Campaigns on both sides of the issue are funded primarily by groups not based within Maine, campaign finance reports show.
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.
Waldoboro man sought since September arrested after standoff
Brian J. Bennett, who was wanted on burglary warrants, had avoided arrest in September by crawling through a hole in his floor.
Mobile home fire that killed Saco man was intentionally set by victim, investigators say
But they don’t know why Stephen Laughton, 71, apparently killed himself by spreading gasoline and starting a blaze that singed a nearby home and caused an explosion.
House District 12: Contentious Biddeford race pits incumbent, high-profile activist
Political newcomer Matt Lauzon faces a residency question even as he criticizes Rep. Martin Grohman on social media.
Newcomer challenges Biddeford state senator for District 32 seat
Republican Matthew Stone faces Democrat Susan Deschambault, a former two-term Biddeford city councilor who won a special legislative election to fill a vacancy.
House District 11: Owner of Biddeford business takes on incumbent Ryan Fecteau
Republican Renee Morin is trying to unseat the Democrat, who is running for a second term in the Legislature.
Police identify man killed in North Berwick crash
Alexander Holland, 25, died after his car hit a tree on Route 4 Thursday night.
Old Orchard Beach residents to vote on amendments to town charter
The proposals include removing a council term limit and changes to disposal of property and how meetings are advertised.
Kennebunk ballot will have 3 nonbinding referendums on future of Mousam River dams
The local utility is weighing whether to remove the dams that will stop generating power by 2022.