The visit of the U.S. trade ambassador comes at a critical juncture for Maine’s footwear business.
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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Maine’s Collins aims to help elderly avoid scams
But her bill does not provide any funding for a new office in the Federal Trade Commission.
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Michaud, Pingree push redesign of railroad tanker cars
Also, the New Brunswick & Maine Railways announces new safety guidelines for parked trains.
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Co-authored by King, student-loan bill earns White House support
But some Democratic lawmakers are concerned the plan would lower rates initially, but allow higher rates later.
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Crackdown on Jamaica scams has timid start
Despite laws and some arrests, no suspects have been extradited and deterrence is questionable.
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Washington Notebook: Baldacci, Bennett join forces for Fix the Debt Day of Action
The Democrat and Republican are co-chairmen of the campaign in Maine.
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New England fishery disaster bill sent to Senate
The plan requests millions of dollars to help the New England groundfishing fleet adapt and survive.
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Maine’s tracks getting lots of safety scrutiny, regulator says
Parking an unoccupied train overnight isn’t against regulations, but it’s not ‘standard procedure,’ Maine’s representatives are told.
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Maine, Alabama soldiers mark clash at Gettysburg
The meeting between soldiers commemorates a more violent meeting of their predecessors 150 years ago this month.
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Maine still in running for missile site
Residents may welcome it but some lawmakers are skeptical of a system that has a dismal test record.