Both proposals would make recreational marijuana legal – with key differences.
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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Group submits citizens initiative to legalize marijuana in Maine
Legalize Maine proposes to legalize pot for adults while supporting local agriculture.
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Maine drivers advised to slow down as wind whips snow
Speeds on the Maine Turnpike are reduced to 45 mph from Kittery to Augusta.
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Unusually low gas prices expected to start rising again
“The four-month slide in gasoline prices has indeed come to a halt,” warns an analyst.
Posted inFood, Source
Maine food pantries connect with farmers to provide fresh produce
The days of pantry shelves stacked only with canned and boxed goods are over, thanks to a farm-to-pantry movement.
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Bowdoin names Harvard faculty member as its new president
Clayton Rose, 56, currently teaches and writes on the responsibilities of leadership and managerial values at Harvard Business School.
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Much of Maine shut down as blizzard arrives
With life-threatening wind chills, whiteouts and as much as 2 feet of snow expected, schools, offices and the Portland airport close.
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Bill calls for ban on sales of dogs, cats in Maine pet stores
Proponents say it would reduce euthanasia and imports from ‘puppy mills,’ but critics say it would hurt local businesses and hobby breeders.
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Final destination for poached meat in Maine: Plates of the poor
Thousands of pounds will be delivered to pantries and shelters by the state’s Hunters for the Hungry program, aided by donors and others.
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Opponents kick off Maine effort to talk about effects of marijuana use
The groups emphasize teaching residents what science has learned about marijuana’s effects as the push to legalize recreational use of the drug continues.