Because of safety concerns, some communities that have lost power are postponing the event.
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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Utility crews working around the clock, aiming to restore power to most Mainers by Saturday
CMP expected 900 more line and tree workers from as far away as Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. More than 250,000 Maine customers were still in the dark early Wednesday morning.
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Power companies expect recovery from historic storm to take days
Central Maine Power says it has never had as many outages, even during the Ice Storm of 1998.
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Political newcomers among 9 vying for seats on Saco council
Two incumbents also running unopposed for another two-year term.
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Saco mayoral race pits two veterans of local politics
Former Mayor Donald Pilon and former Councilor Marston Lovell seek the post.
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Three experienced councilors face off in Old Orchard Beach
Joseph Thornton and Jay Kelley say the body’s current makeup has been successful; former Councilor Roxanne Frenette wants to revamp sewer fees.
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Only 2 Biddeford city councilors face election challengers
The rest of the Biddeford City Council will remain unchanged.
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Incumbent, 2 newcomers run for 2 open seats on Sanford School Committee
Incumbent Kendra Williams seeks a third term, while Emily Sheffield and Jennifer Davie say they’re motivated to run by their own experiences as parents of young children in Sanford schools.
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Sanford City Council incumbents tout exciting changes, but challengers differ
Crystal Helmreich and Kari Zielke, political newcomers, run for two seats now held by Joseph Hanslip and Maura Herlihy.
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Gasoline odor forces early dismissal of 2 Cape Elizabeth schools
A customer pumping gas at a nearby Cumberland Farms overfilled their tank, causing the fuel spill.