The disaster is also expected to come up at a separate public meeting held by the railroad administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
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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Republicans see potential to win 2nd District seat
The field of hopefuls is growing for Maine’s largely rural district, which could figure in the 2014 battle to dominate Congress.
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New England shoe companies out of step on tariff
But New Balance, with three plants in Maine, supports an import duty, as six other companies urge eliminating it.
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Obama’s college-aid plan plays well in Maine
The president proposes grading schools on affordability, and tying federal financial aid to the results.
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Maine’s Pingree ranked 12th wealthiest in Congress
Nearly all of the more than $30 million in investments and real estate listed was attributed to her husband.
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Mainer named acting Small Business Administration leader
Karen Mills, also of Maine, picks a successor to fill her Cabinet post until the president names one.
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Seven members of Maine Republican State Committee leave party
A national committee member joins other Mainers who say that conservatives are ignored.
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Voting record belies King’s independence
The former Maine governor often votes with Democrats, but he’s finding his niche as a deal-maker.
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Decision on elver quota postponed
The delay by the fisheries commission means that any new elvers regulation probably won’t happen before the 2014 season.
Posted inNation & World
Navy drops plans to repair USS Miami sub
The Navy cites costs and budget cuts in taking the arson-damaged sub out of service. Little impact is expected on shipyard jobs in Kittery.