Police say the accident is still under investigation but appears to have been caused by pedestrian error.
Gillian Graham
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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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Maine project gets $6 million to restore fish habitat and manage flooding
The five-year project, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will replace several hundred culverts and restore 250 miles of brooks, streams and rivers.
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Biddeford moratorium on marijuana businesses passes first council vote
The city joins two dozen other communities that have enacted or are considering a temporary ban on cannabis businesses.
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Marijuana law officially approved by just under 4,000 votes
The Secretary of State’s Office will send the results to Gov. LePage, who questions whether certifying them will violate his oath of office because pot remains illegal under federal law.
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Suspect escapes after high-speed chase from New Hampshire to Maine
Police say the suspect ran into the woods after his car lost a tire in York.
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Secret Santa spreads cheer – and cash – in a Portland tradition
An anonymous donor in a red suit and white beard hands out $100 bills for the eighth straight year.
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South Portland approves moratorium on recreational marijuana businesses
On Tuesday, the Biddeford City Council is scheduled to vote on a similar 180-day moratorium.
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Maine’s new marijuana law may take effect by end of January
The No on 1 campaign, which halted its recount effort over the weekend, says it will monitor events as the new industry takes shape.
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Rapid Response session scheduled for laid-off Save-A-Lot workers
The discount grocery store in Sanford closed abruptly last week.
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Cities and towns put brakes on marijuana
Maine municipalities embrace temporary moratoriums on pot-related businesses in an effort to adjust more gradually to change.