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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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Maine reports lowest daily cases since October, continuing sharp decline
The state also officially ‘retired’ all of its pandemic-related guidance for businesses and other entities, deferring instead to U.S. CDC guidance
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
Bill inspired by South Portland fuel tank emissions earns committee’s endorsement
The bill would require installation of monitoring stations near tanks and the collection of emissions caused while loading fuel into tanker trucks.
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PublishedMay 20, 2021
Dozens testify on both sides of bill to create consumer-owned utility in Maine
Under the controversial proposal, regulators would direct a buyout of Central Maine Power and Versant Power’s infrastructure to create a nonprofit utility serving roughly 800,000 customers.
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PublishedMay 14, 2021
Q&A: Where will I still have to wear a mask? What options do businesses have?
New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.
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PublishedMay 14, 2021
Maine changes mask rules again to align with federal guidelines
Under the latest revision, the state also will lift distancing requirements in indoor settings such as restaurants, where people would remove masks for eating and drinking.
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PublishedMay 13, 2021
Gov. Mills removes gathering limits, physical distancing rules, but masks still required indoors
By not relaxing the requirement for masks for vaccinated people, the state is at odds with new federal guidance.
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PublishedMay 12, 2021
Committee unanimously endorses bill requiring disclosure of ‘forever chemicals’ in products
Lawmakers in both parties embraced the bill on the same day Gov. Janet Mills proposed spending an additional $40 million to address PFAS contamination in Maine.
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PublishedMay 11, 2021
Maine to offer free Sea Dogs tickets, L.L. Bean gift cards as vaccination incentives
Gov. Janet Mills announced the initiative during a virtual event with President Biden and 5 other governors whose states are using innovative ways to raise vaccination rates.
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PublishedMay 7, 2021
Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high
With half the state’s eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.
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PublishedMay 5, 2021
No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
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