The state was 44 percent ahead of its target as of Jan. 31, better than most states, and data starts to flesh out the categories of people getting insurance.
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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Michaud and Cutler support raising minimum wage
The two candidates for Maine governor differ from Gov. LePage and from each other as the president pushes the issue.
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Navy updates fire safety policies based on ‘lessons learned’ from USS Miami blaze
The arson aboard the Miami caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage, prompting the Navy to scrap the nuclear-powered sub.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine high court ruling on land access sends out tremors
When the state supreme court affirmed the rights of private property owners at a Kennebunkport beach, advocates for public use all over Maine found reasons to cheer and to worry.
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Susan Collins ended 2013 with $3 million in re-election fund
For the final quarter, however, her Democratic challenger raised more money than Maine’s Republican senator.
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Senate votes to delay higher flood insurance premiums
Both of Maine’s senators support the bill as coastal property owners face dramatic increases.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House-approved farm bill has wins, losses for Maine
Many farmers would gain, food stamp recipients may lose benefits, and dairy farmers aren’t yet sure.
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Maine delegation likes middle-class focus
But concerns are raised about talk of bypassing Congress on issues and support for trade pacts.
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Angus King fights new Iran sanctions
Adding penalties, as some favor, would undercut rare talks aimed at reducing the nuclear threat, he says.
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In State of the Union, ideas to close income gap relevant for Mainers
Obama is likely to focus on the disparity, which is growing in Maine, but not as big as in other areas.