Authorities worry legalization will lead to more attempts to produce the substances using volatile gases, which can cause flash fires and explosions, and there already have been incidents in Biddeford and Ellsworth.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. A lifelong Mainer and graduate of the University of Southern Maine, she has worked as a journalist since 2005 and joined the paper as a staff writer in 2012. During her time with the Press Herald, Gillian has told the stories of everyday Mainers and tackled issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness. She enjoys telling compelling stories that help people better understand and connect with the communities and people around them. In her free time, Gillian loves spending time with her husband and family, hand embroidery, and hunting for vintage treasure at flea markets and antique stores.
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Three trailers filled with trash catch fire in Westbrook
It took hours for firefighters and workers using an excavator to put out the stubborn fire Wednesday morning.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Video: Police work to identify vandals who slashed tires on all of Poland school district’s buses
A security video from early Wednesday morning shows two people running around the buses, causing an estimated $12,000 in damage.
Posted inAnimals, Maine
Photos reveal multiple rare right whales off York County coast
Scientists from the New England Aquarium used photographs to confirm that the whale photographed off Long Sands Beach in York was different from the one observed off the coast of Wells.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kids cleaning up roadside litter discover trash is actually a couple’s stolen treasure
A dirty pillowcase found in Lebanon contained old photographs, jewelry and a military medal that were among items stolen from Richard and Joanne Couture’s home during a burglary last year.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man accused of stealing police cruiser takes ride from hospital to jail
Tyler Tibbetts was released and promptly charged with theft of a motor vehicle.
Posted inMaine
Three-vehicle crash on Maine Turnpike backed up traffic for 6 miles Tuesday
The crash occurs as traffic was slowing near mile 40 northbound in Scarborough.
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After sighting of rare right whale, boaters are alerted to stay away
‘It was a pretty amazing opportunity,’ says a witness who photographed the right whale. The sightings prompt police to remind the curious to stay clear of the unexpected visitors.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Gun-toting Buxton man threatened his mother on Mother’s Day, police say
The woman was able to flee the home before police surrounded it and arrested 26-year-old Adam Sanborn.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Iraqi refugee’s story reveals pathway to American dream
The Portland man is among a growing number of English language learners who have turned to the Biddeford Adult Education program.