Town Clerk Yvette Murray said the machine, which she described as old, stopped working Tuesday, forcing officials to hand count 112 ballots.
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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Charlie Summers, Republican: Busy day of chats, handshakes, family time
Summers, a campaign veteran, touches base with voters in Saco, Windham and Freeport.
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No clash, just cash, at local Planned Parenthood event
Despite confrontations in the past, anti-abortion advocates and Planned Parenthood supporters intersect peacefully in Portland.
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New $20M athletic complex to open at UNE
The 105,000-square-foot facility includes an ice hockey rink with 900 seats and a basketball court with 1,200 seats.
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Accused Saco gunman had raised red flags
The man’s wife had gotten a protection order and police saw disturbing signs before Tuesday’s standoff.
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Scarborough library takes to the cloud for e-book lending
SCARBOROUGH — Assistant library director Susan Winch flipped back the cover of her iPad, tapped the screen a couple of times and checked out a book from the Scarborough Public Library.
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Scarborough offers peek at libraries’ expanding services
SCARBOROUGH — Assistant library director Susan Winch flipped back the cover of her iPad, tapped the screen a couple of times and checked out a book from the Scarborough Public Library.
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Woman helps others beat bullies
SCARBOROUGH — When the online taunts started, Amanda Tyson ate to dull the pain.
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Officials warn about haste in ending school merger pacts
Residents of nearly 20 communities across Maine are facing long negotiations and emotional votes to dissolve school districts formed three years ago under a state mandate.
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Good Shepherd Food Bank appoints new president
Kristen Miale founded Cooking Matters of Maine, a nutrition education program for low-income families.