Snowe films a segment with Amy Poehler for a September episode of the NBC television show.
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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Snowe pleads for end to Senate ‘dysfunction’
In a letter to Senate leaders, Snowe voices some of the frustration behind her move to retire, including the repeated use of filibusters.
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New Balance workers make road trip for tariffs
Maine lawmakers join them in calling for a ‘level playing field’ to protect footwear jobs in the U.S.
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Bill looks to protect ‘sanctity’ at funerals
The Senate passed a veterans affairs bill Wednesday that includes additional restrictions on protests near military funerals and tougher penalties on groups that violate the law.
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Maine veteran tells of her sexual assault, Navy cover-up
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Ruth Moore of Milbridge recounts her 23-year struggle to receive veteran’s benefits.
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Maine woman testifying on military sex abuse
Ruth Moore was a Navy enlistee when she was sexually assaulted by her supervisor. Her testimony in front of a subcommittee of the House Veterans Affairs Committee is being broadcast live online.
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Snowe, Collins help GOP block Disclosure Act
The bill was an attempt to end anonymity for big-time donors who secretly influence elections.
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Incumbents Pingree, Michaud ahead of challengers in money race
WASHINGTON — The money race between U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud and his Republican challenger, state Senate President Kevin Raye, appears to be tightening.
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Raye has strong fundraising month in District 2 House race
The Republican challenger posts $165,000 to his rival’s $109,000 for the latest reporting period.
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Election 2012: Raye outraises Michaud during 5-week period, Pingree leads Courtney
Nonetheless, the 2nd District Democrat’s campaign war chest remains significantly larger than that of his Republican challenger.