Dominic DePatsy, who is now superintendent of Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield, will begin leading Saco schools in July.
Gillian Graham
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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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Second plan for legal marijuana would let Mainers possess an ounce and grow their own
The latest proposal, to be unveiled Tuesday, would go on the November 2016 ballot, but it has competition.
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City manager who guided growth in Biddeford to step down
John Bubier, 70, will leave the job June 30, then work part time for the city on economic development.
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Public Utilities Commission approves water rate hike in Biddeford-Saco area
The Maine Water Co. will increase rates for first time in seven years.
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Saco council seeks outside opinion on administrator’s contract
A divided City Council agreed to ask the Maine Municipal Association for an opinion on the disputed deal to retain City Administrator Richard Michaud.
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Three Maine tribes weighing legalization of pot on their lands
The Maliseet, Passamaquoddy and Micmacs are considering the potential economic benefits, after a federal ruling clears the way for marijuana production on tribal lands.
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Challenge of Saco administrator’s contract not feasible, attorney tells council
Councilors on Monday will discuss the mayor’s objections to Richard Michaud’s new deal, even though seeking a court ruling on its validity would amount to the city suing itself.
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Biddeford mayor nominates accountant to fill vacant council seat
Stephen St. Cyr would serve on the city council until the end of the year.
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Saco council keeps city administrator despite concerns about contract
Mayor Don Pilon and two city councilors wanted Richard Michaud’s contract terminated because of the way it was negotiated.
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Saco administrator’s new contract challenged
The mayor and a councilor object to how the incentives-laden deal was negotiated and hope to terminate it, but the city attorney says it’s valid.