A Portland legislator advises the state to get out in front of competing citizen initiatives.
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.
Police investigating after shooter wounds two at Saco home
The homeowner and a house guest underwent surgery at Maine Medical Center this morning.
Teen charged with terrorizing in emailed threats that closed schools
The suspect is identified by his father as Justin Woodbury, 16. He is facing felony charges, but no one was ever in danger, the father says as Windham-Raymond schools prepare to reopen Thursday.
Father says teen charged in Windham-Raymond school threats was not a danger to anyone
The suspect, identified by his father as Justin Woodbury, 16, is facing felony charges as RSU 14 schools prepare to reopen today.
Maine will require medical marijuana providers to issue patient ID cards
Officials say the change will improve security, deter fraud and extract the state from the patient-physician relationship.
Prosecution in hayride crash that killed Oakland teen to seek expert views
The Androscoggin County District Attorney’s Office said it expects to decide by February what to do with the case.
Old Orchard Beach planners recommend rules for producing medical pot
Town councilors will have the final say on the proposals to designate zones and other limits.
Maine 11th-graders show mixed results in SAT scores
High school juniors improve their math and writing scores from last year, but reading scores are down. Statewide, students’ science scores also are up.
Dog rescued from frozen lake in Waterboro
Firefighter pulls the golden retriever out after it fell through Little Ossipee Lake.
Group unveils details of Maine marijuana legalization plan
It seeks to give rural farmers a boost and proposes pot social clubs, growing in homes, edible products and an 8 percent tax on sales.