Incumbent Ben Chipman is challenged by Herb Adams and Mark Lockman in the contest to represent a highly diverse constituency.
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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Collins, Bellows square off in second joint appearance
The contenders for U.S. Senate are cordial but critical of each other in their first TV debate.
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Portland invites feedback on proposed stormwater fee
Residents can comment on the plan Thursday, the first in a series of public meetings.
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Portland council gives go-ahead to summer music festival
The organizer, Townsquare Media, projects a crowd of 6,000 to 8,000 on the Eastern Prom in August.
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Low-key campaigns mark race in 1st District
Several polls indicate popular incumbent Chellie Pingree has a commanding lead over a pair of newcomers for the House seat.
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City Council committee urges Portland to seek state law for buffer zone
The committee recommends working with state lawmakers to craft a bill that would allow temporary buffer zones at abortion clinics.
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Portland police still bust people for pot possession, after legalization vote
But the number of citations – just 48 summonses over 10 months – suggests that marijuana is not a high priority for police.
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Developers have visions for former Portland Co.
The historic industrial complex along Portland’s waterfront could accent both past and future, they say.
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Race for the U.S. Senate: The first-timer
Shenna Bellows, the Democratic long-shot challenger, casts her gritty campaign in broader, national terms.
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Race for the U.S. Senate: The veteran
Susan Collins, Maine’s longtime Republican senator, keeps her message simple and reaps the benefits of incumbency.