A recent poll shows Rep. Chellie Pingree leading Republican Isaac Misiuk, 66 percent to 13 percent.
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.
Posted inBusiness
Energy costs among chief culprits in Bucksport mill’s demise
In a twist, Verso Paper could still benefit from high energy costs by selling electricity from its own power plant.
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Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Maine’s candidates for governor spar over efforts to preserve paper mill jobs
Meanwhile, managers of the Bucksport mill targeted for closure say they tried diversifying and other tactics but found no solutions.
Posted inElections, Politics
Collins role in shutdown stirring up Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The campaigns offer sharply different interpretations of the facts surrounding the partial government closure last year.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Portland board says House Island should be historic district
Owners hoping to develop the private island oppose the designation, which still needs city approval.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Portland seeks state funds for aid to undocumented immigrants
The city also files a separate request to cover General Assistance recipients whose eligibility is not in dispute.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland plans for city manager search
Committee members agree to hire a New England-based consultant to help them fill the post.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Future of historic Portland Co. complex uncertain
A proposal to seek historic district status for the waterfront property may stall development plans.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland council begins deliberating increase in minimum wage
Finance Committee members will be the first to judge Mayor Michael Brennan’s plan, which would begin with a $2 raise to $9.50 per hour on Jan. 1.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland police summon 13 businesses for alleged alcohol sales to minors
The compliance checks involved underage volunteers from Southern Maine Community College.