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Steve Mistler

Journalist Steve Mistler is MPBN's chief political correspondent and statehouse bureau chief, specializing in the coverage of politics and state government.

Steve has been a journalist for nearly two decades. His work has been recognized by the Maine Press Association and the New England Newspaper and Press Association for investigative projects and accountability journalism. He was named the MPA's Journalist of the Year in 2011 for his coverage of municipal government for The Forecaster in Falmouth, and later, for his coverage of state government for the Sun Journal in Lewiston. 

Steve became the state house bureau chief for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in 2012. After four years with Maine's largest daily newspaper, Steve made the leap to radio journalism, joining MPBNMay 2, 2016. 

Steve is married with one child and two crazy dogs. His family lives in Brunswick. 

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  1. Maine's mass shooting has renewed calls for stricter gun laws
  2. Maine's secretary of state says Trump isn't qualified to appear on the state's ballot
  3. 4 members of Maine's deaf community were killed in Lewiston mass shooting
  4. What we know about the victims in the Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting
  5. Paul LePage tries to make a comeback in Maine. Will independent voters bite?
  6. Abortion rights in Maine could be at risk if Republicans reclaim the state government
  7. Amid Trump Turmoil, Sen. Susan Collins Tries To Shift Focus From National Politics
  8. GOP Senator Under Fire In Maine For Supporting Law To Overhaul The Postal Service