The secretary of state’s office, which didn’t consult handwriting experts, invalidated thousands of petitions notarized by Stavros Mendros, who says he signed them.
Gillian Graham
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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.
One person, likely the sole resident, killed in fire at Millinocket home
Fire investigators believe the victim is 55-year-old Michael Olin.
Second man sues former Biddeford police officer accused of abusing boys
Bertrand Girard alleges in the suit that Stephen Dodd sexually assaulted him between 1977 and 1982.
Secretary of state to conduct high-stakes review of Senate District 32 petitions
Former Biddeford city councilor David Flood is challenging the validity of seven signatures submitted by former Mayor Joanne Twomey.
Icy roads across southern Maine make for slow, dangerous morning commute
Dozens of schools close for the day or delay the start of classes by two hours.
Founder of Allagash Brewing at Brussels airport moments after attack
Rob Tod said he and his travel companions arrived at the airport just 5 minutes after two explosions ripped through the building.
Cutting torches likely cause of fire in vacant Saco mill
Two firefighters were taken a hospital after complaining of chest pains but were released an hour later.
Spring storm causes accidents, school closing controversy
The superintendent in SAD 6, where a school bus slid off a road, posts an apology on the district’s website for his decision to not cancel classes.
Shalom House shooting ‘not a random act,’ Portland police say
David Anderson, 36, was killed and another person injured during the shooting at 88 Gilman St.
Young fighter for sick children’s access to medical marijuana dies
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.