Five state legislatures are working on legalization bills, and two states could put the question to voters.
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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Customers came for the food; they stayed for Hoss and Mary
A tear-filled final day at this restaurant in Old Orchard reveals a couple who served up – and inspired – love.
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Posted inNews, Politics
Maine group seeking to legalize pot gets OK to collect signatures
Another pro-marijuana group is also seeking approval for a legalization petition drive.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Parents urge lawmakers to support hospital use of medical marijuana
But Maine hospitals say they face federal penalties if they allow patients, including children, to use nonsmokable forms of medical marijuana prescribed by their doctors.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Proposal would allow marijuana in Maine hospitals
A number of bills aim to amend the state’s medical marijuana law to expand production and access, and strengthen state oversight.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Former Saco Middle School principal charged with lewd conduct with child
Richard Talbot was fired from his job in Vermont following an allegation involving a child.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Biddeford council hears support for alleged abuse victims
Supporters of Matthew Lauzon and another man who says he was assaulted ask town officials to suspend the city’s top police officers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Crews battle fire in South Portland
The blaze broke out late Sunday night on Grandview Avenue in the Thornton Heights neighborhood.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire damages Old Orchard Beach home, kills two pet cats
The fire on 15th Street is in a densely populated neighborhood.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Biddeford mayor announces he will seek third term
Alan Casavant says he wants to continue to support economic development in the city.