In her ‘State of the State’ address, the governor seeks support for increasing funding for higher education and broadband infrastructure, hiring more child welfare workers and creating a state-based health insurance marketplace.
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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Bill aims to avert large fines in Maine’s hands-free cellphone law
In addition to clarifying that the fine for a first offense is $50, not $170, the bill would make it illegal to use a handheld cellphone while driving through a parking lot.
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Old Orchard Beach bartender wins $21,601, wears ‘Jeopardy!’ crown
Dennis Coffey won his first match on the quiz show by being the only contestant to correctly answer a question about the Russian royal family.
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It’s back: Another Westbrook ice disk appears to be forming in the Presumpscot
While not quite the spinning wonder that went viral in 2019, this ice disk is taking shape in the Presumpscot River near downtown Westbrook.
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Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
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Sweeping recommendations would overhaul Maine’s Indian land claims act
A task force outlines steps to restore the sovereignty that tribal leaders say was lost in the landmark 1980 law.
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New research tracks an age-old hazard in Maine: landslides
Using aerial imagery, scientists have learned more about historic landslides and developed a clearer picture of the coastal zones, river valleys and other areas where new ones could be a threat.
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House passes bill to force federal action on ‘forever chemicals’ with Pingree, Golden amendments
The bill would force the EPA to develop health standards for the substances and would add PFAS to the list of chemicals in the agency’s ‘Safer Choice’ labels program.
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Maine National Guard veterans watching Iran-Iraq developments with concern
For many of them, it’s impossible not to view the current hostilities through the lens of their experiences in the Middle East.
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Sens. Collins, King object to proposed Navy shipbuilding reductions
The U.S. senators from Maine make their concerns known Tuesday in a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.