Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently divides his time covering environmental/natural resources issues, state politics and the Maine Legislature. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues from a Maine angle 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 wants to be hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, exploring New England’s historic sites or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his partner and their dog.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2019
Long battle over, dam removal begins on Presumpscot River in Westbrook
It’s the first stage of a river restoration project that will allow water to flow freely through Upper Saccarappa Falls for the first time in centuries.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2019
Study predicts more ‘extreme heat’ days in Maine as climate warms
The Union of Concerned Scientists says Maine could have a 10-fold increase in 90-plus degree days by midcentury, and up to 11 days a year when temperatures top 100 by century’s end.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
Senate candidate Betsy Sweet endorsed by liberal group tied to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York, has endorsed Sweet while other national groups are backing Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Susan Collins next year.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2019
Maine plans to search out firefighting foam containing ‘forever chemicals’
Ultimately, the state could follow the lead of Massachusetts and other states that have launched take-back and disposal programs for older firefighting foam containing the toxic PFAS.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
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PublishedJune 27, 2019
Maine utility regulators agree to more tests of CMP’s billing system
Public Advocate Barry Hobbins, who represents ratepayers’ interests in PUC proceedings, wants to look into complaints made by Central Maine Power customers since last spring.
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PublishedJune 26, 2019
State says Maine milk passes tests for ‘forever chemicals’
But health advocates call for more testing for PFAS contamination on farms that fertilize with treated sludge.
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PublishedJune 25, 2019
‘People’s veto’ campaigns target new Maine abortion and vaccination laws
The groups behind the campaigns want voters to decide on laws that require insurers to cover abortion and that eliminate broad exemptions for childhood vaccinations.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Gov. Mills signs 4 bills to reduce medication prices, including buying from Canada
One new law – subject to federal approval – would let Maine act as a wholesaler to import prescription drugs from Canada.
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PublishedJune 23, 2019
Winners and losers of the 2019 legislative session
Democrats used their legislative majority and control of the Blaine House to push through many bills in health care, education and the environment, but some measures still fell by the wayside.
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