Cyndimae Meehan, who had a rare form of epilepsy, and her mother were the faces of efforts in Connecticut and Maine to change the laws on pediatric cannabis therapy.
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.
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Gas prices jump toward $2 a gallon in Maine, but trend seen as temporary
The average price per gallon is now $1.91 in Maine, slightly below the national average.
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Student charged with terrorizing over threats at Mt. Ararat High School
Police say the 15-year-old girl threatened an act of violence against the school, but they found no evidence the threat was credible.
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Marijuana campaign sues state over disqualified petition signatures
It says a ‘handwriting technicality’ on notarized petitions should not keep legalization off Maine’s November ballot.
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Maine attorney general says ranked-choice voting may require amending constitution
Janet Mills also says a citizen initiative that would establish the voting method must be presented to voters unless the Legislature enacts it without change this session.
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Marijuana legalization campaign preparing to appeal state’s rejection of petitions
Meanwhile, an opponent of legalizing the drug is calling for a criminal investigation into the group’s signature-gathering effort.
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Lawmakers considering bill to set THC blood-level limit for marijuana-using drivers
If approved, Maine would join six other states that have a similar limit to determine if drivers are operating under the influence.
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Ted Cruz to appear at Maine rally on Friday
The rally at the University of Maine in Orono is a day before the state’s Republican caucus.
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Presque Isle man cut pup’s ears with scissors, police say
Joseph Davis performed the painful procedure without an anesthetic or sedation, and without a veterinary license, according to police.
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Mother’s note in a bottle held a promise to son lost in sinking of El Faro
Deb Roberts vowed to push for expansion of an education tax credit to include mariners from Maine who spend much of the year at sea.