The Maine Supreme Judicial Court hears oral arguments in the appeal of Charles Reed Black, sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of attempted murder.
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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Portland looks to regulate private parking lot operator that ‘boots’
United Parking Partners says it welcomes ‘reasonable’ rules for a practice that has generated a flurry of complaints.
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Floodwaters mostly gone in Portland area, but soggy problems linger
Cars are out of commission, basements remain damp, and a new storm may be brewing.
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Rains, flooding deliver super-soaker to remember in Maine
Parts of Portland turn into ponds as the city endures its sixth-rainiest day ever from a storm that also knocked out power, downed trees and damaged vehicles across the state.
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States looking to legalize pot need crash course on drugged driving, report says
It’s a growing problem where marijuana use is already allowed, and with a vote likely in Maine next year, the state is urged to address the complex issues now to ensure safety.
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Sanford plans to build biggest municipal broadband network in Maine
The 32-mile fiber-optic loop will be 100 times faster than what’s now available, and is viewed as a major benefit for residents and businesses.
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Maine mayors ask for funds to fight opiate addiction, but state wants more details
The Mayors’ Coalition met Thursday with the state health commissioner, Mary Mayhew, whose department issues a statement critical of the mayors.
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EPA announces $1.2 million in new funds to clean up contaminated sites in Maine
Some of the money will help clean up former mill buildings in downtown Biddeford.
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Seven York County students diagnosed with viral meningitis
Maine’s state epidemiologist says such cases typically arise when school begins.
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Colorado advocate warns Mainers about implications of legalizing marijuana
Thomas Gorman of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area appears at a forum in Falmouth.