But legal experts say the governor’s threats to a state legislator are unlikely to prompt criminal prosecution.
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.
Couple crash car in Harpswell while arguing
Police say both the driver and passenger were injured in the crash Thursday evening.
NRA official urges Mainers to reject background checks on gun sales
Chris Cox of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action spoke Wednesday at a Maine Heritage Policy Center luncheon.
‘Wessie’ mystery goes national after discovery of snakeskin in Westbrook
A sample of the skin has been sent to a Texas researcher in an effort to determine the type of snake that shed it.
Gun found by kids near South Portland playground was stolen from car
The gun was found Sunday by three young girls playing in the Redbank neighborhood.
Scarborough man arrested after 7-hour standoff
Three children were in the home on McIntyre Way where a domestic dispute occurred.
Man huffed stolen aerosol duster and crashed into Biddeford Wal-Mart, police say
The driver is charged with driving to endanger, and his passenger is charged with shoplifting.
Hollis man arrested after crashing ATV in Waterboro
Police say Max Morganstern sped off after being pulled over by a deputy.
Man found in pool of blood in Falmouth Walmart parking lot
Police say an officer found the 67-year-old Portland man early Monday morning.