Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
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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Mainers pay tribute to Carter’s Habitat for Humanity work during celebration in Kennebunk
Volunteers who gathered to honor the former president on the day of his funeral say his service with Habitat over more than 3 decades inspired them to join and keeps them going.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
Cafe Louis in South Portland will close after 4 years in business
The popular restaurant will serve its last meal on Feb. 2, but the owners say their second location in Camden will remain open.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Architectural Salvage slated to close this winter
The Bayside business has long been ‘a treasure trove,’ for everything from antique windows to vintage plumbing to stained glass to doorknobs, fans said.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine man accused of illegally selling guns to out-of-state drug dealers
Investigators say Dustin Fontaine of Biddeford conspired to buy guns through straw purchases, then sell them in Massachusetts, despite not being allowed to buy firearms.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Propane smell forces temporary evacuation of South Portland school
Students were temporarily moved to another building while a utility company and fire department investigated the odor.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Cybersecurity issues impact 2 Maine public school districts
School officials told parents a breach was detected in South Portland Sunday and another was detected over the weekend in Cumberland.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Even in winter, rip currents pose a threat
The cancelation of the 37th annual Lobster Dip on New Year’s Day was an unfortunate reminder that rip currents aren’t just a threat in summer.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Smiling Hill Farm closing its Westbrook ski trails because of snowless winters
The dairy farm opened its trails 25 years ago as a way to bring in revenue during the offseason, but the operation hasn’t been profitable in years.
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Maine officials warn of thin ice after Franklin County rescue
A game warden and an ice fisherman pulled a 68-year-old Industry man from Clearwater Pond on New Year’s Day.