Such a designation could affect the new owner’s development plans for an island that is home to Fort Scammel and was once used as an immigration station.
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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EPA official praises Maine, other New England states for climate protection
The multi-state effort to reduce carbon emission is called a building block for pending national limits.
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Portland council asks group to study options for Congress Square Plaza
The study group will examine two scenarios: redesigning the plaza with its existing footprint or adding an event center with a rooftop park.
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Bellows, a long shot for Senate, seeks recognition on a long walk
Democrat Shenna Bellows is hiking 350 miles across Maine, but her tougher task is trying to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Portland panel to study several traffic flow changes
Converting State and High streets to two-way might cut down on accidents and concerns about pedestrians’ safety.
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Portland panel to consider two-way traffic on State and High streets
The advisory committee formed in response to concerns about pedestrians’ safety and speeding vehicles will hold its first meeting Wednesday.
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LePage plan could give dormant dams new life
Rather than building new facilities, the governor wants to capitalize on existing hydropower.
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Congress Square Plaza unlikely to be on November ballot
The Portland City Council plans to take additional time to discuss the matter.
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Congress Square Plaza back on Portland City Council’s agenda
Councilors will hold a workshop Monday to discuss whether to seek voter approval of a plan to sell part of the park following June’s referendum.
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Two asylum applicants seek to join lawsuit against LePage administration
Court papers filed by the ACLU and Maine Equal Justice Partners claim that denying General Assistance to the women will leave them homeless.