The No on 1 campaign had issued the debate challenge after Steves donated $50,000 to the campaign backing marijuana legalization.
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 inLocal & State, Politics
Senate District 32 Republican candidate withdraws from race
York County Republicans will now pick a replacement for Stephen Martin, who withdrew from the race because of a medical issue.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News
Crash slows morning traffic on I-295 in Freeport
The multi-vehicle crash was reported around 7:40 a.m.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Python found living in vacant Biddeford house
A woman checking on an empty vacant house was greeted by an unwelcome surprise Saturday night: a 3-foot python.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Berwick man dies after setting his house on fire
Investigators believe Jon Kellar doused the home with gasoline and set the blaze himself.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two who died in weekend crash identified as Parkman couple
In an emotional Facebook post, a police officer describes delivering news of the crash to the next of kin.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Medical marijuana caregivers face restrictions in Saco
Councilors are considering the state’s first ban on in-home growing of pot by caregivers, but it may violate state law and would be hard to enforce.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Dispensary group announces support for marijuana legalization in Maine
Wellness Connection of Maine officials say legalization will require a robust regulatory framework.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Police seek SUV driver who knocked car into Alfred river
The owner of the unoccupied car says it was hit by a large black SUV that immediately left the scene.
Posted inLifestyle, Local & State, News
Biddeford man setting sail for Arctic Ocean
Christopher Betjemann, an experienced sailor, is joining an international expedition aboard a fiberglass sailing yacht into a region of polar bears and icebergs.