Board members asked questions about public access to the Big Six lands but will not make funding decisions on conservation projects until Thursday.
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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Ranked-choice voting supporters to begin ‘people’s veto’ campaign today
Advocates for the ‘instant runoff’ plan to be at the polls seeking signatures to overturn a bill that would delay and possibly repeal Maine’s switch to the system.
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Amy Volk of Scarborough elected assistant Republican leader of Maine Senate
Amy Volk succeeds Sen. Andre Cushing, R-Hampden, who resigned last month.
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Alan Caron joins governor’s race as an independent
There are now 18 people who have filed paperwork to run next year to succeed Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
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LePage-backed conservation effort raises questions
Critics dislike using limited public funds on a remote 23,600-acre tract, but backers say it’s key to Maine’s maple syrup future.
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Ranked-choice voting supporters prepare for ‘people’s veto’ as delay bill takes effect
Gov. Paul LePage indicates that he would let a bill to delay and potentially repeal implementation of ranked-choice voting take effect without his signature.
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Penobscot, Passamaquoddy chiefs criticize York County casino proposal
While the Aroostook Band of Micmacs has endorsed Question 1, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribal leaders say a York County casino will ‘directly injure’ their communities by undermining a revenue-sharing agreement with Oxford Casino.
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Eric Brakey’s challenge for Sen. King’s seat to get boost from libertarian PAC
The Protect Freedom PAC, which support ‘current and future allies of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul,’ indicated it will support Brakey’s long-shot campaign against Maine’s junior senator.
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Sen. Collins signals opposition to 2 tax cuts for wealthy
Speaking with Bloomberg, Maine’s senator expressed concerns about her party’s proposal to eliminate the estate tax and lower income taxes on millionaires.
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York County casino entrepreneur blames Oxford Casino owner for bad press
Shawn Scott, the man behind the Yes on 1 campaign, says the public should focus its attention on the jobs and revenue his proposal would bring.