Either Nancy Hammond or Rachel Sherman will face Republican Michael Provencher in November for the open seat.
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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Man killed by speeding car that woman drove onto Sanford baseball field
WCSH-TV says that Douglas Parkhurst, 68, of West Newfield died after being hit by the car driven around the diamond at Goodall Park by Carol Sharrow, 51, of Sanford.
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Vehicle crashes into Ogunquit post office
The facility on Main Street is closed until further notice, the U.S. Postal Service says.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Eight people charged with using Buxton park picnic table to fuel bonfire
The group, found in the park after hours, includes four juveniles, police say.
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Police looking for historic marker stolen from 240-year-old Scarborough grave
Cemetery trustees discovered the veterans marker was missing during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Cousins chased from Harpswell home at 3 a.m. charged with burglary
Residents of the home were awakened by noises coming from the basement and went to investigate.
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Catholic diocese parts ways with the Maine Council of Churches
Bishop Robert Deeley says the council’s decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.
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Maine ATV crash kills New Hampshire man, critically injures another
The deceased man was a passenger on a side-by-side that crashed on a trail near the Kennebec River in Bingham.
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Watch video: Wells firefighter rewarded for rooftop rescue of dog
Footage of the rescue goes viral, possibly because of the thank-you lick.
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Latest Maine dining trend: Eat in a seat at a table on the street
A change in law will allow restaurants to serve alcohol in areas not physically connected to their buildings – such as on a platform built over a parking space – which some think adds to the vibrancy of a downtown.