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Portland Press Herald

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.

Local & State, News

Potential to expand hydropower in Maine dries up

by Kevin Miller February 5, 2015

A state effort finds only a small amount of untapped generation, but a consultant says changes in regulatory policies would help.

Local & State, News, Politics

Bill to ban microbeads in Maine backed by both sides

by Kevin Miller February 4, 2015

In a rare alignment, manufacturers and environmentalists join to help the measure sail easily through committee.

Local & State, Politics

After State of the State address, Gov. LePage will go on road to sell budget

by Kevin Miller February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

The Governor intends to be ‘the face of his budget,’ for which he will make a case in tonight’s State of the State address.

News, Politics

Land, water, wildlife to get attention from Maine Legislature

by Kevin Miller January 29, 2015January 31, 2015

This session’s bills address such issues as mining rules, ‘microbeads,’ pesticides, bear hunting, lake protection and disposable plastic bags.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage asks state’s highest court: Can attorney general deny a request for outside counsel?

by Kevin Miller January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

In the latest sign of tensions, the governor says Janet Mills ‘has sought to dictate who may represent the executive branch’ and to cap legal fees for the work.