Whether they stay dead or just play dead until Congress reauthorizes them, Maine businesses and people will have to endure financial uncertainty.
Kevin Miller
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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Thousands converge on Arlington for Wreaths Across America event
An estimated 143,000 Maine-made wreaths are being laid at the graves of veterans.
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Pending budget deal could benefit Maine defense industry
The action would soften spending cuts that could help Bath Iron Works and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Washington Notebook: Maine’s air quality has stake in two pollution cases
They will pit business interests against public health advocates and test the scope of the federal government’s regulatory reach.
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Collins may face Republican challenger next year
Erick Bennett founded the Maine Equal Rights Center, a conservative group focused on constitutional issues.
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Election 2014: 2nd District campaign takes shape
The race for the congressional seat is expected to get national attention.
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Health care website navigators report increased success in Maine
With a deadline looming this weekend, federal officials are cautious to avoid inflating expectations.
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Mother of Rep. Michaud dies at 79
The congressman’s office says Geneva ‘Jean’ Michaud died of natural causes Wednesday in Millinocket.
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Mainers facing canceled insurance can renew current policies
Regulators decide Anthem can give individuals more time to choose coverage that complies with the new health care law.
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Collins, King split on filibuster reform vote
Senate Democrats say their hand was forced by unprecedented Republican obstructionism, but Collins calls the change a ‘terrible mistake.’