The Marijuana Policy Project calls its failure to get the marijuana legalization issue on the York ballot a “speed bump” en route to a statewide vote in 2016.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham is a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. 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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Advocates drop bid for marijuana legalization vote in York
The Marijuana Policy Project says it will not appeal a judge’s decision supporting the town’s refusal to put the issue to a townwide vote.
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Customers may lose out as Gediman’s owners plan to file for bankruptcy
Banks and businesses that are owed money will be first in line ahead of people who have paid for appliances or services they never received, authorities say.
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Marijuana legalization campaign kicks off in Lewiston
Voters in Lewiston and South Portland will cast ballots on the issue Nov. 4, while a planned vote in York is increasingly unlikely.
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Kennebunk woman sets up endowment for ice skating pavilion
Geraldine Waterhouse hopes open-air rink will also host community events year-round.
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Crash that killed North Berwick man puzzles police
Robert Tapley, 72, died when his pickup truck slammed into an embankment.
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Roof on new Arundel building collapses, injuring 86-year-old man
The man has injuries to his head and neck but are not believed to be life threatening.
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Tax relief scarce in school consolidations
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis shows that a 5-year-old law overpromised results for some districts, and towns are opting out of the regional systems in search of local control.
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Tax relief scarce in school consolidations
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis shows that a 5-year-old law overpromised results for some districts, and towns are opting out of the regional systems in search of local control.
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RSU 16 – A happy marriage
Superintendent Tina Meserve says a consolidated school district is working for students of Minot, Mechanic Falls and Poland – and it saves money for taxpayers, too.