Buyers get an early start to take advantage of sales, while retailers report brisk business and new tactics to compete with online sellers.
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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Beverly Russell
The needs of seniors, animals come first for this tireless Old Orchard Beach volunteer.
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Black Friday shopping at Maine outlets starts off slowly
Shoppers at dawn were few in Kittery but retailers expect the pace to pick up.
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Saco council considers banning plastic shopping bags
The proposed ordinance would also require grocery stores such as Shaw’s and Hannaford to charge 5 cents for paper bags.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Scarborough man charged in hit-and-run that killed Windham bicyclist
Police say Devin Brown was under the influence when he hit and killed Brandon Dumond of Windham.
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Union man accused of assaulting woman and 2 children
Police began investigating after an 18-month-old girl was treated for a broken arm.
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Windham woman who lived alone killed by fire in her home
The state Fire Marshal’s Office is working to determine the cause of the fire on Pettingill Road that took the life of Marie McAllister.
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Maine police seek tips in death of dog found 30 miles from home
Uhdelle, a German shepherd, disappeared during a walk in Saco and was killed by a car in Gray.
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Fatal Windham hit-and-run remains under investigation
Police have not said whether the fatal crash is connected to a second crash nearby.
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Water main break closes Hussey Elementary in Berwick
School officials believe the break will be repaired in time for school to reopen Friday.