Beth Ashcroft has lead the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability since its inception in 2005.
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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Deadline looms for candidates for governor, Congress and Legislature
The ballots for the June 12 primary elections are starting to take shape as candidates file qualifying petition signatures prior to Thursday’s deadline.
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LePage says he offered job back to former staffer accused of abuse
In a radio interview, the governor says he was ‘100 percent behind’ David Sorensen, who has been trading abuse allegations with his ex-wife since resigning from the White House last month.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
York man pleads guilty to defrauding investors of more than $4 million
William Bischoff, 76, also admits failing to pay the IRS nearly $570,000 in federal taxes, Justice officials said Friday.
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Casco Bay Bridge closed temporarily because of malfunction
A buildup of snow or ice prevented the bridge from closing properly, but lanes in both directions reopened before 8 p.m.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine critics throw cold water on Trump administration’s offshore drilling plan
The proposal to open 90 percent of the nation’s coastline – including the North Atlantic – to oil and gas exploration draws widespread opposition at an event held by federal officials in Augusta.
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Legislative panel backs $60 million in tax incentives for Bath Iron Works
The controversial proposal would require the shipyard to meet investment and employment benchmarks.
Posted inMaine, Politics
With prison closed, state now aims to open pre-release center Down East
The center would only partly offset beds and staff jobs lost with the abrupt shutdown of Downeast Correctional Facility in Machiasport, and county officials and businesses are skeptical of the plan.
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Controversial bill to give BIW tax credits stalls in State House, extending foe’s food strike
A legislative committee appears to favor the $60 million in incentives but delays a vote on the 16th day of an activist’s liquid-only diet.
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Candidates for Maine governor weigh in on gun reform
The Telegram posed five questions to 14 Blaine House hopefuls. Their answers reveal partisan splits, but also defer to the will of the people.