Andy Greif, who started the program a decade ago, says he will leave the nonprofit in December.
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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Advocates ask Maine regulators to consider marijuana to treat opioid addiction
A group makes the case that cannabis therapy can help patients withdrawing from opioids, but opponents raise concerns about a lack of research.
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Advocates push to let patients use marijuana to treat opiate addiction
On Tuesday, Maine will be the first state to formally consider the idea, even though the federal government still classifies marijuana as an illicit drug.
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In the midst of the opioid epidemic, patients ditching pharmaceuticals for medical marijuana
While there’s little research on whether cannabis effectively relieves pain, many in Maine embrace the drug and advocates say it’s a legitimate part of the solution.
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Five Mainers who have turned to medical marijuana for pain relief
In an effort to avoid using opiates, some people are using marijuana to control their chronic pain.
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Topsham home destroyed by fire
A resident and her cat escaped without injuries after being alerted to the fire by a smoke detector.
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Mounted shooters try to steer clear of violating Saco ordinance
The club wants to fire blanks from pistols during competitions, but needs local restrictions changed to allow it.
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Car crash causing delays on I-295 in Portland
The crash was reported in the area of Tukey’s Bridge.
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LePage giving ‘very serious thought’ to challenging King for Senate seat
He calls the independent a ‘likable guy’ but accuses him of making money at the expense of Mainers.
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Two arrested after meth lab found on Indian Island
Penobscot Nation police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency found the lab while investigating suspected drug activity in the area.