State officials still have to review the petitions being submitted Monday, as an opponent predicts the November referendum will fail.
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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Brunswick firefighters stop garage fire from spreading to home
The fire early Thursday morning destroyed a detached garage.
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HUD Secretary Julian Castro attends Maine fundraiser for Clinton
He headlines the private event at the law offices of Preti Flaherty in Portland.
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Sales of medical marijuana jumped 46% in Maine last year
The state’s pot dispensaries took in $23.6 million as the social stigma faded and more patients seeking relief from chronic pain tried the drug.
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Body of middle-aged man found in Durham parking lot
The state medical examiner plans an autopsy for Wednesday morning.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
‘American Pie’ singer Don McLean charged with domestic violence assault
Police say he was arrested at his Camden home early Monday morning.
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Three men charged with kidnapping, robbery at Waterboro home
The men – all from out of state – drove to the home on Northeast Road in an attempt to steal marijuana, the York County sheriff says.
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Many Mainers live in solitude, but only some look for ways to stay in touch with others
Neighbors try to keep an eye on others, but that can be challenging in a rural state where a third of the people over 60 live alone.
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House under construction in Union leveled by explosion, fire
Investigators say the two-story house was being heated by portable heaters.
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Wells woman died alone, and wasn’t discovered for 2½ years
Police made several previous well-being checks but didn’t enter the home until numerous factors – her unpaid taxes, returned mail and disconnected phone – gave them sufficient cause.