State Reps. Barry Hobbins and Justin Chenette, both Democrats from Saco, say they plan to run for her seat in the Maine Senate.
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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Pro-pot campaign says Maine made ‘big error’ in rejecting petitions
As the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol prepares an appeal, legalization opponents call for a criminal probe of the signature-gathering effort.
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Biddeford Planning Board approves changes to Lincoln Mill project
Developer Tim Harrington plans to spend $65 million transforming the former textile mill into a hotel, apartments and commercial space.
Posted inMaine, News
Lawmakers considering bill to set THC blood-level limit for marijuana-using drivers
If approved, Maine would join six other states that have a similar limit to determine if drivers are operating under the influence.
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Ted Cruz to appear at Maine rally on Friday
The rally at the University of Maine is scheduled a day before the state’s Republican caucus.
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Westbrook man’s death ruled accidental drowning
The body of Richard Goff was pulled from the Presumpscot River near the Sappi Mill on Sunday morning.
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Presque Isle man cut pup’s ears with scissors, police say
Joseph Davis performed the painful procedure without an anesthetic or sedation, and without a veterinary license, according to police.
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Mother’s note in a bottle held a promise to son lost in sinking of El Faro
Deb Roberts vowed to push for expansion of an education tax credit to include mariners from Maine who spend much of the year at sea.
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Maine Department of Labor pushing for changes to state drug testing law
The recommended changes were outlined in a ‘groundbreaking’ report about the state’s substance abuse testing law.
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Sen. Angus King backs Obama in dispute over Supreme Court nomination
While Maine’s independent senator says the ‘Framers were perfectly clear’ on the length of president’s term and his duty to nominate justices, Sen. Susan Collins has yet to take a position.