Justice Wayne Douglas said Town Manager Patricia Finnigan did not violate Mark O’Brien’s due process and her decision to terminate his employment was supported by evidence.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham is a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. 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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Three teenagers charged with vandalizing Scarborough playing field
Police say the teens drove a truck on the turf field, causing $2,500 in damage.
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Biddeford officials want feedback on proposed parking garage
The City Council is considering a proposal for a 640-space parking garage on riverfront property off Lincoln Street.
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Kennebunkport man wins big lottery prize … again
Robert Stuart won $1 million on a scratch ticket in May, and he got lucky on another scratch ticket with a $100,000 prize last month.
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North Berwick man arrested on drug charge after fleeing from police on ATV
Maine State Police say Dennis Laing was carrying a half-pound of marijuana and more than $14,000 when he was arrested Saturday in Lebanon.
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Astronaut from Maine prepares for takeoff
Flight engineer Jessica Meir, a Caribou native, is scheduled to launch Sept. 25 for a stint aboard the space station.
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Six charged with impaired driving during York County sobriety checkpoint
During the 4-hour checkpoint, officers stopped 850 cars and administered 25 field sobriety tests.
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Westbrook man seriously injured when hit by car
Police say Clifford Verrill, 67, was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Bill Clinton, Jeb Bush will speak at UNE in Biddeford
They will discuss education issues Sept. 27 as part of the George and Barbara Bush Distinguished Lecture Series.
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Developer not giving up on vision for Portland’s historic island fort
Mike Dugay’s idea of commercializing Fort Gorges has already run into resistance, even though no formal proposal has been presented to the city.