WASHINGTON — For decades, Rob Hoffman was literally in the pilot’s seat as he flew passengers to destinations far and wide.
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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Battle brews over disaster relief for Maine, New England fisheries
Senate Republicans seek to remove funds to assist fishermen from a Hurricane Sandy relief package.
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Jobless benefits could end for up to 7,100 in Maine
The question of whether to approve another yearlong extension in eligibility is tied to the ‘fiscal cliff’ crisis.
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Pingree, King: Time to revisit gun control
Michaud, Collins and Snowe are less committal on the need for changes to the nation’s gun laws.
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Mainers spearhead Wreaths Across America effort
ARLINGTON, Va. — On any day, the rolling hills of Arlington National Cemetery are a place of solemn reflection on the contributions and, often, the sacrifices made by the men and women who rest there.
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Tragedy leads Obama to cancel Maine visit
The president’s appearance next week at USM is called off just hours after it was announced.
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Sen. Snowe says farewell, urges ‘governing through consensus’
WASHINGTON — In the farewell remarks of her congressional career, U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe called representing Maine “the greatest privilege of my life” but also expressed concerns the Senate was “losing the art of legislating” amid the partisan gridlock.
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Sen. Snowe caps career working for Maine
At the end of a 34-year congressional career, Olympia Snowe urges her Senate colleagues to return to ‘governing through consensus’.
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Snowe to deliver farewell remarks at 1 p.m.
The Maine Republican is retiring after 34 years in Congress.
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Angus King is selected for high-profile Senate panels
For first-year members, intelligence and budget seats are unusual. In the House, Pingree is tapped for Appropriations.