The ban on plastic bags with handles applies to all businesses in the city.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Children playing with matches started Acton fire that displaced 11
The Sunday afternoon fire was fought by 10 crews from towns in Maine and New Hampshire.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Body found in burned tent near I-295 in South Portland
Police believe a bike, hat and jacket found near the site belonged to the victim and may help in identifying him.
Posted inMaine, News
Textile museum nearing reality at Biddeford mill complex
A small group of former Pepperell mill workers has spent years preparing to open the museum to showcase the history of a city once defined by its textile manufacturing.
Posted inMaine, News
Arundel company charged after fishy spill on Kennebunk road
Police say a Dubois Livestock & Excavating truck spilled part of its load early Thursday morning, creating a messy commute.
Posted inMaine, News
Stinky spill of something fishy makes mess in Kennebunk
The spill of fish product of some kind on a turnpike overpass caused a ‘3 inches of frozen mess.’
Posted inMaine, News
I-295 crash cleared
The single-vehicle crash was in the area of Tuttle Road in Cumberland.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Student treated for minor injuries after Dayton school bus crash
A car hit a school bus that was stopped at an intersection Tuesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News
Town reaches out to help Old Orchard Beach family left homeless by fire
The Doucettes, enthusiastic and frequent volunteers, lost all of their belongings Saturday evening when their house on Harmon Avenue burned.
Posted inLife & Culture, That Moment
Sanford Girl Scouts go all out to turn cookie sales into life experience
Through snow, rain, sunshine and – this year – bitter cold, the members of Troop 1229 have become known in town for turning the annual sale into an event.