For the final quarter, however, her Democratic challenger raised more money than Maine’s Republican senator.
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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Senate votes to delay higher flood insurance premiums
Both of Maine’s senators support the bill as coastal property owners face dramatic increases.
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House-approved farm bill has wins, losses for Maine
Many farmers would gain, food stamp recipients may lose benefits, and dairy farmers aren’t yet sure.
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Maine delegation likes middle-class focus
But concerns are raised about talk of bypassing Congress on issues and support for trade pacts.
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Angus King fights new Iran sanctions
Adding penalties, as some favor, would undercut rare talks aimed at reducing the nuclear threat, he says.
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In State of the Union, ideas to close income gap relevant for Mainers
Obama is likely to focus on the disparity, which is growing in Maine, but not as big as in other areas.
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Maine staple’s exclusion from program no small potatoes
Spud-growing states stoke the ongoing political fight between agricultural interests and those setting federal nutrition policy.
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Washington Notebook: RNC revamping the way it names presidential choice
Republicans hope to avoid the type of drawn-out, bruising primary battle that many believe hurt Mitt Romney’s 2012 campaign.
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Push to legalize marijuana likely in more Maine communities
After a successful campaign in Portland, a national group will try to put the issue to voters in Lewiston, South Portland and York.
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Washington Notebook: Maine’s senators differ on NSA metadata storage
As members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Susan Collins and Angus King will play a role in shaping any reforms to the nation’s spying tactics.