Steves, the largest individual donor to the Yes on 1 campaign in Maine, says he is not pro-pot, but anti-prohibition.
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.
Sanford man killed when car plunges off Lebanon bridge
Police say a car driven by Jeffrey Brunelle went off a bridge on Little River Road.
Maine attorney general says Question 1 flawed, makes pot legal for children
The state’s top law enforcement officer says the legalization initiative would repeal existing law covering minors, but the Yes on 1 campaign says that’s clearly incorrect.
Old Orchard Beach woman killed in Portland car crash
Commercial Street was closed from High Street to the bridge for several hours after she hit a pole around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Donn Fendler, hero of classic ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine,’ dies at 90
At age 12, Fendler survived nine days in the woods without food, walking 48 miles and losing 16 pounds before finally stumbling upon a hunting camp.
Officer’s unlocked truck stolen — with keys, badge and uniform inside
Police say a loaded gun was stolen from another car in a related incident in Casco.
Biddeford student hit by car expected to recover
The 14-year-old boy was riding his bicycle when he was struck in a school parking lot by a driver with a learner’s permit.
Teen killed in Limerick car crash
Austyn Pfeiffer died after he was ejected from a vehicle that hit a utility pole on Burnham Road.
Portland police officers begin carrying Narcan in response to opioid epidemic
Police Chief Michael Sauschuck says the overdose antidote isn’t a long-term solution to the problem, but ‘ it is a miracle drug that saves lives.’
Police search for suspects in Biddeford shooting death
The victim had a criminal history that included drug charges.