Some business owners say it is best handled at the state or federal level, but few dispute that workers earning $7.50 an hour can’t afford to live in the city.
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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Forum to air Portland mayor’s proposal for higher minimum wage
Mayor Michael Brennan says feedback from residents and business owners on the tiered plan could change recommendations.
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Portland City Manager Mark Rees stepping down
He declines to provide his reasons for leaving after three years in the job, and says he’s proud of his work for ‘a great city.’
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Candidates getting set to run in Portland
Three seek a District 4 City Council seat, one files for District 5 and five for school board, while two incumbents take out papers for Peaks Island Council.
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Storm overwhelmed sewer systems in southern Maine
Wednesday night’s deluge sent untreated runoff into rivers and coastal waterways, triggering shellfish closures and beach advisories.
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High-rise housing moving ahead in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood
As opponents continue fighting the Midtown complex in court, a city panel endorses infrastructure improvements needed to get it built.
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Portland Trails preserves 20 acres in Falmouth
Berle Mile Pond is one of three parcels in the Presumpscot estuary that is protected from development.
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Portland approves Sprague boat repair yard project
The plan calls for a 27,600-square-foot building to be built before the end of the year.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
For historic yacht built at Maine shipyard, it’s overhaul or scrap
The rusting 244-foot boat, once used as Truman’s ‘seagoing White House,’ is on sale for $55.5 million, including repairs.
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Team exploring potential sites for missile facility visits Maine
U.S. officials are gathering views on the local impact in case the Rangeley area is chosen to host an East Coast interceptor system.