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.
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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Police: Scarborough High student had concealed switchblade
Jonathan Germano, 18, allegedly wore the knife inside a sheath concealed under his pant leg.
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Clark the cat gets a new life after shooting
Gorham officers investigate after police shoot feline suspected of being rabid with 16 gauge shotgun
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After the lawn’s done, these guys mow down the competition
Reaching highway speeds on a little clay track in Saco, ‘you have to be a little crazy’ to be a lawn mower racer.
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Medical marijuana a fast growing cottage industry in Maine
Towns are finding the law ambiguous as small-scale caregivers leave homes to set up operations in commercial properties.
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Maine labor leaders rally around FairPoint employees
A Monday morning march in Portland is the union’s latest salvo in the ongoing contract dispute.
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Marijuana activists try second time to force legalization vote in York
Citizens for a Safer Maine turned in more than 900 signatures supporting a legalization ordinance after town selectmen previously voted against putting the question to voters.
Posted inSchools and Education
Going back to school costing Maine parents more
Clothes, shoes, supplies and technology are adding up to bigger numbers.
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Kids bike center moving to new digs in Biddeford
Community Bicycle Center, which offers bicycle oriented enrichment programs, will be able to spread its wings wider in new building.
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Windham inmate dies during approved stay at relative’s house
The 65-year-old York County man, who was serving time for drunken-driving, was part of the Supervised Community Confinement Program.