The date that’s used to mark the season based on water temperature has changed by two weeks over eight years.
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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Federal permit to trap Canada lynx in Maine may spawn lawsuit
Wildlife advocates are ‘not happy’ with a provision that trappers self-report captured lynx.
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Maine DEP postpones forum on Brunswick train layover facility
The department plans to hold a more formal public hearing on the plan for a large maintenance facility to support Amtrak’s Downeaster.
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Navy’s top officer touts BIW’s Zumwalt destroyer as model for future
Crews at BIW are nearing the final stages of construction of the Zumwalt-class DDG-1000, which at 15,000 tons is the largest destroyer ever built for the Navy.
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Sen. Angus King to continue caucusing with Democrats
The Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate could elevate the status of Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate and the senior Republican woman in the chamber.
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Pingree easily wins fourth term in Congress
The Democrat defeats Isaac Misiuk and Richard Murphy, according to early returns.
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Pingree easily wins fourth term in Congress
Democrat Chellie Pingree defeats Isaac Misiuk and Richard Murphy, according to early returns.
Posted inElections 2014, News, Politics
Battle rages for control of Maine Legislature
Both Democrats and Republicans hope to make hay from the heavy turnout.
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Count of Maine homeless dropped this year, but rises over long term, survey finds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development counts the number of people homeless on one night each January.
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Collins, Bellows square off in second joint appearance
The contenders for U.S. Senate are cordial but critical of each other in their first TV debate.