About 1,500 people attend the Portland Cannabis Convention, the largest such event in New England.
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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Cannabis convention to bring medical marijuana interests to Portland
More than 60 local and national companies will participate in the event, which coincides with mounting national interest in legalizing the drug for both medical and recreational uses.
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Road where Bonny Eagle student was killed notorious for speeding
Christa Greene says police told her that speed and alcohol were probable factors in the crash that killed her daughter, 16-year-old Angel Greene.
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York voters approve Maine’s first ban on plastic shopping bags
The measure, which takes effect March 1, prohibits stores from using single-use plastic bags. Paper bags are still allowed.
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Moosehead region wind opponents upset about removal of signs
Up to 50 signs opposing wind projects in the Moosehead region were removed from state rights-of-way by transportation department workers.
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California woman arrested in Kennebunkport after receiving two pounds of pot in the mail
Rachel Lindsey now faces a felony drug trafficking charge, according to police.
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Competing marijuana legalization groups join forces behind one ballot question
The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol will now support the Legalize Maine initiative to allow adults to buy marijuana for recreational use.
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Body of missing woman found hanging from tree in Brunswick woods
Police say Lisa Marie Cox, 30, is presumed to have committed suicide.
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Maine could be leader in recreational marijuana industry, says CEO of medical pot provider
‘If we do this right, this will mean sustained growth for the economy of Maine,’ and $26 million in fees and tax revenue each year, says Patricia Rosi, CEO of the Wellness Connection of Maine.
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Cookbook review: ‘Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond’
A shrimp soup is one of many tantalizing recipes that go along with insights about Brazil’s culture.