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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PublishedNovember 30, 2017
Senate rejects Angus King’s attempt to send tax bill back to committee
Bashing what he said was a lack of vetting of the major tax bill, the Maine senator said, ‘The Bangor City Council would not amend the leash law using this process.’
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PublishedNovember 29, 2017
Maine objects, but regulators vote to keep shrimp fishery closed for 2018
The state calls for opening the commercial season for a short time with a low quota, but regulators vote to add a fifth year to the moratorium.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2017
Canadian company plans mining test on Pickett Mountain in northern Maine
Wolfden Resources has purchased the mountain for $8.5 million and plans to scope out deposits of copper and other metals starting next month.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2017
Sediment behind Royal River dam found fairly clean
Although one sample had a slightly high level of mercury, it was below the level the DEP deems risky.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2017
National Park Service extends comment period on Acadia fee increases
The public now has until Dec. 22 to offer feedback on the proposal to raise visitor fees at 17 parks, including nearly tripling the vehicle entrance fee at Acadia.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2017
Hemlock pest spreads, forcing Maine landowners to cut trees
An infestation of the hemlock woolly adelgid prompts the state to quarantine southern and coastal areas and challenges property owners with difficult decisions.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2017
Board abruptly postpones vote on LePage workforce funding proposal
The governor wants to require that 60% of the federal money be spent on training, but worker development agencies say that could destabilize a system that helps thousands of clients.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2017
Yarmouth aims to close deal on 24-acre Royal River preserve project
Town officials and the Royal River Conservation Trust hope to raise $45,000 in private donations to complete the $310,000 project by year’s end.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2017
Reminder: Major section of Forest Avenue in Portland will be closed this weekend
The road between Marginal Way and Interstate 295, as well as three of the exit 6A ramps, will be closed for work.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2017
North Woods ‘sugarbush’ to get no funding from Land for Maine’s Future
The board cites a lack of public access in denying a request for $1.25 million to complete the purchase of the 23,056-acre Big Six Forest north of Jackman.
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