The City Council is scheduled to vote June 6 on a measure that would give officials time to determine where such businesses should be allowed.
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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Worried about fire dangers, Biddeford to inspect all apartment buildings
The city adds staff for the multiyear project to correct code violations and try to avoid tragedies like the two blazes that killed eight in 2014.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man broke into Berwick apartments to shower and drink beer, police say
Todd LeGrand, 53, of New Hampshire also is accused of letting several horses out of a barn.
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Charged with arson, Old Orchard Beach fire chief steps down
Ricky Plummer is accused of starting a 42-acre marsh fire last month in Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inMaine, News
York police allegedly find crack cocaine in ‘body cavity,’ charge Gardiner pair
Jason Vitale, 37, and Courtney Quinn, 33, drew the attention of police when they were found in a car with a shredded front tire parked behind a service station.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Some Maine absentee ballots delayed slightly because of late printer shipment
But election officials say there is still plenty of time for people to vote before the June 14 primary.
Posted inMaine, News
Videos capture spectacular streaking meteor in Northeast
Sgt. Tim Farris was parked in front of the Central Fire Station on Congress Street watching for speeders when a fireball lit up the sky behind Franklin Towers.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine summit grapples with drug-impaired driving
Police, prosecutors and experts say more education is needed as they talk about how to tackle the issue of drivers getting behind the wheel after using marijuana and other drugs.
Posted inMaine, News
Impaired-driving summit to focus on marijuana
Experts and law enforcement officers will gather to discuss ways to improve highway safety as Maine considers legal marijuana.
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Cape Elizabeth teenager who died in crash was driving drunk, police say
Police say Cole Amorello, 17, had drunk beer at a party before crashing his car on Old Ocean House Road on April 9.