Matthew Stone of Biddeford will run against Sen. Susan Deschambault.
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.
Broccoli truck rollover on highway cleared in Falmouth
Maine State Police had advised drivers to avoid the area of Exit 11 while they clear the crash scene.
Three injured in Bowdoin crash
Police say speed and alcohol contributed to the rollover near Rte. 138 Wednesday night.
Biddeford’s Brian Dumoulin, first Stanley Cup winner from Maine, brings big prize home
Several hundred hockey fans turn out to see the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman and hockey’s championship trophy at the Biddeford Ice Arena.
Westbrook man caught after chase injures 2
Police say Jon Doucette, 21, drove nearly 100 mph, ran cars off the road and rear-ended a minivan.
Presque Isle, Maine: Home of potatoes and panic attacks
An analysis based on Google search terms finds the Aroostook County city is the nation’s ‘epicenter of anxiety,’ a designation that surprises local officials but not health experts.
Marijuana caregivers flourish as medical demand grows
With nearly 3,000 caregivers, competition has ramped up as operations get larger and businesses look for a niche.
Travel guru Rick Steves declines to debate anti-marijuana campaign in Maine
The No on 1 campaign had issued the debate challenge after Steves donated $50,000 to the campaign backing marijuana legalization.
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.
Crash slows morning traffic on I-295 in Freeport
The multi-vehicle crash was reported around 7:40 a.m.