A sandy Lady Liberty tops eagles, flags – and a shark honoring the 40th anniversary of ‘Jaws.’
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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LePage says he will veto senior housing bond
Calling it a ‘feel good bill,’ the governor says it is unnecessary.
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LePage vetoes Land for Maine’s Future bond bill
The measure seeks to force him to issue bonds for the conservation program.
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Maine lawmakers OK $100 million in bonds for roads and housing projects
Meanwhile, the Senate fails to override LePage vetoes of several medical marijuana bills.
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Legislative watchdog agency would investigate LePage at panel’s request
OPEGA has produced several high-profile reports into the alleged misuse of public funds or improper conduct in the past.
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Advocates of southern Maine casino-racetrack try to revive bill
A version of the measure up for reconsideration in the Senate on Tuesday would require a statewide referendum.
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Good Will-Hinckley chair: School acted in self-defense
Jack Moore says ‘financial consequences’ forced the board of directors to rescind its job offer to Mark Eves.
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LePage accused of ‘blackmail’ after school reverses hiring of Rep. Mark Eves as president
The Good Will-Hinckley board says it wanted to avoid ‘political controversy,’ but Eves says the governor threatened to cut state funding, an ‘abuse of power’ that may lead to a lawsuit.
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Maine lawmakers pass bill to allow General Assistance for asylum seekers
But the proposal, which is critical to Portland, may not have enough support to survive an all-but-certain veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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House backs proposal to return Maine jails to counties
The bill, which faces at least one more Senate vote, would have the state provide $14.7 million.