Business owners and residents continue to push back against new fees and rules.
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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Shark sighting prompts beach advisory in York
A basking shark was spotted swimming off Long Sands Beach on Monday morning, town officials say.
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Pregnant woman stabbed in Parsonsfield after fight on social media
Danielle Emery, 18, of Porter is charged with elevated aggravated assault.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins
The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Crowning the ‘Queen of Biddeford’ at Franco-American festival
On the second day of the annual celebration of the city’s cultural heritage, 92-year-old Yvonne Gallucci is named the Miss La Kermesse Mémère.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Kennebunk store fined for failing to pay overtime, violating federal labor laws
H.B. Provisions failed to pay overtime rates to 69 employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Young girl seriously injured when she’s bitten by dog in Topsham
The 5-year-old was taken to Maine Medical Center by LifeFlight helicopter after a German shepherd mix bit her face.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Gay-themed books fuel fight over free speech at small-town library in Maine
The displays elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
After 12 years, crossing guards in Saco hang up their stop signs
Homer Grant and Julie Lambert retired Friday, the last day of school in Saco. Lambert says, ‘I miss the kids already.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Kennebunk school superintendent takes job at USM
Katie Hawes has accepted a position as a professor at the University of Southern Maine.