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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PublishedDecember 14, 2016
Colby to launch internships in sustainability and climate change
The Buck Environment and Climate Change Lab, funded by Sandy and Sissy Buck of Cumberland Foreside, will help place students in research settings in Maine and elsewhere.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
Meeting set for Thursday in Westbrook on Presumpscot River dam removal
Some conservationists argue that sea-run fish will still be blocked form the upper watershed.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
EPA tightens water-quality standards to protect fish-eating Maine tribes
The rules appear to apply to only three rivers, but the state says the agency is overstepping and the decision will hurt some towns and businesses.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2016
Bill Townsend, a ‘giant’ in Maine’s conservation community, dies at 89
Townsend led many of Maine’s environmental advocacy groups and was especially active in river restoration efforts.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2016
Lawmaker’s nonprofit is fined over mailer accusing Democrat of supporting terrorists
A Republican on the state ethics panel describes the $673 fine as a ‘bargain,’ considering the election loss of the target, former House Majority Leader Jeff McCabe.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2016
Ethics commission favors shedding light on ‘dark money’ in Maine campaigns
The proposal, which will be considered by the Legislature, would require any organization that contributes $100,000 to a Maine party or PAC to disclose its top five income sources.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2016
LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge
The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2016
House passes veterans bill with provisions sought by Rep. Pingree and a Maine veteran
The legislation includes language from the congresswoman’s proposed Ruth Moore Act on how the Department of Veterans Affairs will report information on sexual assault disability claims.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2016
Numbers of destructive spruce budworms remain low in Maine
The average number of moths caught in traps throughout northern Maine fell from 2015 to 2016, although experts say another outbreak is all but inevitable.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2016
Cleanup of lead contamination near I-295 bridges in Portland complete
The project drew scrutiny from a local lawmaker who raised concerns over pedestrians’ exposure to contaminated dust.
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