A video, released by The New York Times, shows Syrian rebels executing prisoners from President Assad’s military.
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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Constituents largely opposed to action in Syria, say legislators in DC
The opinions Maine’s legislators in Washington have been getting from constituents illustrates a disconnect between public opinion and the Obama administration’s hard-line position on Syria.
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Flood of Syria opposition puts pressure on Maine’s lawmakers
‘In all my years of public service, this is just about the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to deal with,’ Angus King says.
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Maine’s King, Collins returning to D.C. for Syria briefings
Neither senator has indicated whether they will support U.S. military involvement in Syria.
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Lac-Megantic adds voices on crew size issue
Since a 1963 law, federal officials have let the railroad owners and unions settle the safety vs. money fight, but that may be changing.
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Washington Notebook: Clinic head says ‘doughnut hole’ may last under Obamacare
A sizable population will be left without health insurance, Caroline Teschke of the Portland Community Free Clinic says.
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Maine delegation not ready to endorse military strike in Syria
Lawmakers back Obama’s decision to seek authorization from Congress, but do not yet favor military action.
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Obamacare won’t gobble up MaineCare’s ‘doughnut hole’
The Affordable Care Act won’t close “doughnut hole” insurance lapses for many Mainers; the field for 2nd Congressional District gets larger; and more results of a recent poll of Mainers.
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Rail inspection ‘blitz’undertaken by feds
Federal regulators are inspecting rail cars hauling crude oil from the Bakken oil fields aiming to determine its “flash point.”
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Republican Willette ends bid to replace Michaud in Congress
Assistant House Minority Leader Alex Willette of Mapleton says his energy would be better spent helping other Republican candidates.