Maine State Police say Dennis Laing was carrying a half-pound of marijuana and more than $14,000 when he was arrested Saturday in Lebanon.
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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Maine astronaut Jessica Meir prepares for her launch
The Caribou native and scientist leaves Earth this month for the International Space Station.
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Six charged with impaired driving during York County sobriety checkpoint
During the 4-hour checkpoint, officers stopped 850 cars and administered 25 field sobriety tests.
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Westbrook man seriously injured when hit by car
Police say Clifford Verrill, 67, was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Bill Clinton, Jeb Bush will speak at UNE in Biddeford
They will discuss education issues Sept. 27 as part of the George and Barbara Bush Distinguished Lecture Series.
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Developer not giving up on vision for Portland’s historic island fort
Mike Dugay’s idea of commercializing Fort Gorges has already run into resistance, even though no formal proposal has been presented to the city.
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Workers are celebrated during annual Labor Day breakfast in Portland
Sen. Bernie Sanders had been scheduled to speak at the event, but organizers asked him not to because it might have been seen as their endorsement of his candidacy, a labor official says.
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New owner plans to add speakeasy to Pat’s Pizza Old Port
Mike Lizotte is also planning to renovate the dining room of the restaurant on Market Street and give free pizza for a year to the first 100 diners.
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Man arrested after allegedly stabbing woman in Portland
Richard McDowell of Portland was arrested after an altercation outside a soup kitchen on Oxford Street, according to police.
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For old-school barber, retirement cuts 54-year career short
A parade of longtime customers visited his Biddeford shop last week for one last trim as 72-year-old Roger Chretien – at it since August 1965 – hangs up his shears.