The congressman’s office says Geneva ‘Jean’ Michaud died of natural causes Wednesday in Millinocket.
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.
Mainers facing canceled insurance can renew current policies
Regulators decide Anthem can give individuals more time to choose coverage that complies with the new health care law.
Collins, King split on filibuster reform vote
Senate Democrats say their hand was forced by unprecedented Republican obstructionism, but Collins calls the change a ‘terrible mistake.’
Maine small businesses wrestling with health law
Some have their policies canceled or rush to renew early amid the confusion, but lower costs will come, a federal official says.
White House tries to pressure LePage on Medicaid expansion
But the governor resists an expansion, saying providing tens of thousands of new Mainers with health care would overburden a system that’s always flawed.
Former EqualityMaine leader endorses Cutler over Michaud
Betsy Smith plans to lead a group to elect Eliot Cutler governor next November.
Maine aid agencies fear further cuts by Congress
This year’s financial battles in Washington have put agencies’ budget plans in limbo.
In Maine, Obamacare shift could affect many
About 15,000 facing canceled or altered policies might be able to keep their plans, but it’s uncertain.
Maine health care sign-ups slow
Only 271 get through the troubled federal website to select insurance in the first month, and many other states have similar low enrollments.
Defense Secretary Hagel to tour Bath Iron Works
The Pentagon chief will get a look at several Navy destroyers being built at the Maine shipyard.