Instead, city councilors will be able to buy health insurance plans through the city at their own expense.
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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Candidates set for Scarborough town boards
Voters in November will fill three Town Council seats, elect three people to the Board of Education and fill two seats for the sanitary district.
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Cape Elizabeth wants long-term solution on Crescent Beach
Officials worry about the impact of an alternate plan if no lease deal is reached with the Sprague Corp.
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Saco won’t restrict dogs on beaches
But the council does say they must be on leashes during the daytime during summer.
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Scarborough High students won’t protest parking fees
Most drivers decide to pay $25 per semester and not boycott the school parking lot.
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Officials to review future of Crescent Beach State Park
If there’s no deal on a lease extension, a change to the access road could be a controversial topic.
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Biddeford mills see future in a display of past
The Pepperell Mills, looking to create a permanent museum, have started with tours of the iconic site.
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Feral cats run wild in Saco, but not for long
City officials will begin a court-ordered plan to permanently remove any cats found without a collar, but not everybody is happy.
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‘Ride for Ayla’ will be held Saturday in Portland
The ride is being held in honor of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds.
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Rare baseball card found in Maine will be auctioned tonight
The 1888 King Kelly baseball card is one of four known to exist.