Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Public land becomes epicenter in state fight
Critics of the governor’s intent to increase timber harvesting and divert its revenues worry about a shift in how forests are managed.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2015
For Efficiency Maine, the word ‘and’ made a $38 million difference
Lawmakers slam the state Public Utilities Commission for not considering ‘legislator intent’ in a decision that will cut funding for the energy efficiency program.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2015
LePage won’t sell land conservation bonds without timber harvest deal
Critics say his political tactics taint the popular Land for Maine’s Future program, and his disinterest in more preservation casts doubt on its future.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2015
Disposable bag fee, polystyrene foam ban about to be carried out in Portland
Grocers and other businesses prepare as two ‘green packaging’ policies passed by councilors last June are set to go into effect April 15.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2015
Portland set to carry out disposable-bag fees, polystyrene foam ban
Grocers and other businesses get prepared, with two ‘green packaging’ policies passed by city councilors last June scheduled to take effect April 15.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2015
Watchdog agency to audit organization that runs Amtrak Downeaster
A legislative committee voted unanimously to request the review amid transparency concerns raised by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority’s critics.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2015
State agriculture officials back raw milk bill
The measure to sell milk only at farms matches limits enumerated by Gov. LePage in his veto of a 2013 bill.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2015
Maine Forest service official grilled over logging, public park management
Lawmakers question why concerns over harvest have been ignored by members of the LePage administration.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2015
Maine House overwhelmingly backs banning microbeads
The tiny plastic pellets are in many personal care products but they are not biodegradable and they pass through wastewater treatment filters.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2015
Hearing on ‘puppy mill’ bill raises hackles during testimony
Advocates seek to ban sale of out-of-state bred dogs, while pet store owners protest law will destroy their businesses without solving problem.
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