Police have not said whether the fatal crash is connected to a second crash nearby.
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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.
Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes
Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.
Maine group honors 15 projects for restorations, preservation
Sites where historic significance was protected include St. Andre’s Convent in Biddeford, a Harpswell lighthouse and Thompson’s Point.
Marijuana may not become legal in Maine until January
If the Secretary of State’s Office and the governor take the maximum time allowed, the effective date could be Jan. 7.
Opponents of legalized marijuana set to request recount, at cost of $500,000
The group intends to submit petitions by Wednesday, hoping the month-long recount will erase Question 1’s unofficial winning margin of 4,402 votes.
Maine voters legalize recreational use of marijuana by razor-thin margin
Supporters claim a win based on unofficial vote totals, but potential challenges remain, including a likely recount and resistance from Gov. LePage.
Proponents of legal marijuana claim victory, but opponents suggest recount
With 98 percent of precincts reporting, the margin was just 3,187 votes out of 749,059 cast on Question 1.
Legal marijuana supporters claim victory, but opponents not conceding yet
With 97 percent of Maine precincts reporting, the “Yes” vote is leading by less than one percent.
Saco will consider moratorium on recreational pot businesses
But the city administrator urges councilors to put off any decision until after Tuesday’s statewide vote.