The president also called the Maine Republican on Tuesday as he lobbied potential swing-vote senators ahead of a Senate vote on gun-control measures.
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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Maine police chiefs push for stronger gun laws
Two current chiefs and a former one join other law enforcement officials in D.C. to lobby for controls.
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Pingree bill would increase access to local food
The proposal includes credits for schools and a program to test using food stamps via smartphone.
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‘Honor flight’ takes aging Maine vets to visit D.C. war memorials
Eighteen of the 19 veterans involved in Sunday’s trip were World War II veterans. And it didn’t take long for the other visitors to notice the crew from Maine.
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In Senate, gun laws will be ‘a challenge’
Their constituents keep Maine’s Sens. Collins and King in the middle on stronger controls, but they are seen as potential swing votes.
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Pingree’s efforts ease security clearances for military sexual assault victims
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, among those pushing changes to give sexual assault victims peace of mind when applying for security clearances; readers can get a sneak peek of former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe’s book on Amazon.com; Ann Lee Hussey, of South Berwick, honored at the White House for her efforts to fight polio in developing countries; 20 Maine veterans heading to Washington for a special tour of the memorials to those who served.
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Snowe announces support for same-sex marriage
The former Republican senator acknowledges a sea change in society’s attitude on the issue.
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Maine delegation urges no shift cuts for Bangor airport
A letter calls upon the FAA to keep the airport air traffic control tower open around the clock.
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Feds: No plan to intervene in Maine, tribal elver dispute
Federal fisheries officials say they won’t intervene in the dispute over elver fishing between Maine and the Passamaquoddys.
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Michaud, LePage spar on Medicaid
The posturing between the congressman and governor could hint of the 2014 gubernatorial race.