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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PublishedJanuary 6, 2017
Land deal conserves 4,300-acre site near Katahdin Iron Works
The land around Silver Lake and along the West Branch of the Pleasant River in Piscataquis County is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2017
LePage proposes tax cuts, school funding changes and 500 fewer jobs in $6.8 billion state budget
Lawmakers are likely to make major changes to the governor’s plan, which includes previously rejected initiatives including eliminating Maine’s estate tax.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2017
Maine environmental board endorses contentious mining regulations
The proposed rules will likely face strong opposition in the Legislature.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2017
Legislature returns to tackle legalized marijuana, minimum wage
Lawmakers in Augusta face immediate pressure over whether to alter the two voter-approved measures.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2017
State seeks more authority in investigations of suspected lobstering violations
Legislation is being drafted to make it easier for Maine Marine Patrol officers to secretly install tracking or surveillance devices on boats.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2016
Director who oversaw Bigelow Lab expansion, Graham Shimmield, dies at 58
The internationally known oceanographer led the research institute in East Boothbay during a time of transformation.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2016
Lots of work to do before Maine marijuana smokers can light up
Rules must be written to address a host of concerns, including keeping children away from edible forms of the drug, how to detect and penalize impaired drivers and whether to integrate or modify the state’s existing medical marijuana program.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2016
Opponents of legalized pot urge Maine lawmakers to take lead in crafting regulations
A No on 1 campaign official says recreational use involves many complicated issues, necessitating a broad and thoughtful approach to the rulemaking process.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2016
Navy’s call for dramatically larger fleet could boost Bath Iron Works
The Navy recommends increasing the size of its fleet to 355 ships within 30 years, up from fewer than 280 ships today.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2016
Despite help, Maine dairy farmers are still hurting
A state program has paid out $32 million since 2015 but low milk prices and high feed costs still prove tough.
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