The selectmen’s 3-2 vote means advocates need 613 more signatures to force a vote in November.
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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York County land trust acquires farm in Berwick
The 90-acre property was donated by Ruby Brooks, who died last year after living on the farm for 60 years
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York Village continuing to clean up storm debris
Town officials say the damage likely won’t be as costly as it was after the microburst four years ago.
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York invites public input on pot plan
The proposed ordinance would legalize recreational marijuana use by adults.
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Ex-school board member charged with stealing Cornish parent group funds
Deanna M. Lovell of Parsonsfield resigned from the board this week.
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Portland considers minimum wage of $9.50 an hour
And it would rise further after 2015 under a plan pursued by the mayor for council review this fall and welcomed by struggling employees in the city.
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NTSB report blames engine failure in fatal Limington plane crash
The plane piloted by Clarke Tate stalled just after takeoff and crashed into trees near the airport.
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Head-on collision in Wells leaves two with minor injuries
Route 1 at the intersection with Bourne Avenue is closed to traffic for the morning while the scene is cleared.
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Reception iffy as towns tackle adding towers for cell coverage
The Scarborough Town Council will vote Aug. 20 on proposed zoning changes that would allow towers in more areas, and not everyone is happy.
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Sparks from train caused Old Orchard Beach track fires, probe concludes
The 47 fires on May 8 destroyed 10 trailers at a campground and threatened dozens of homes.