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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PublishedAugust 28, 2013
Rail fears: Fatigue, crew size, retrofitting
In the wake of the deadly Quebec derailment, a federal panel hears concerns on railroad safety.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2013
Sen. King to speak at ceremony marking civil rights march
Angus King was in the crowd on Aug. 28, 1963, when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2013
Washington Notebook: Diverse group will dissect Quebec railroad disaster for safety ideas
The disaster is also expected to come up at a separate public meeting held by the railroad administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2013
Republicans see potential to win 2nd District seat
The field of hopefuls is growing for Maine’s largely rural district, which could figure in the 2014 battle to dominate Congress.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2013
Lac-Megantic disaster sole focus of federal rail meeting Thursday
The Railroad Safety Advisory Committee meets Thursday to discuss safety standards in the wake of the July 6 Lac-Megantic train derailment; Sen. Susan Collins sees support among “green” voters; and Sen. Angus King’s plan to streamline federal regulations is caught in a commentary crossfire.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2013
New England shoe companies out of step on tariff
But New Balance, with three plants in Maine, supports an import duty, as six other companies urge eliminating it.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2013
President’s proposals take action on cost of higher education
President Barack Obama unveiled a series of proposals Thursday that would create a rating system for colleges, linking the amount of federal aid they would receive.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2013
New England shoe companies push for elimination of shoe tariffs
Six New England shoe companies are urging the federal government to eliminate import tariffs as new trade agreements are negotiated with Pacific nations, a move that is in contrast with New Balance’s efforts to protect the tariffs.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2013
Maine’s Pingree ranked 12th wealthiest in Congress
Nearly all of the more than $30 million in investments and real estate listed was attributed to her husband.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2013
Mainer named acting Small Business Administration leader
Karen Mills, also of Maine, picks a successor to fill her Cabinet post until the president names one.
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