Steve Woods resigned June 11, the day after losing a Democratic primary for an open state Senate seat.
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.
Marijuana-growing proposal a first in Old Orchard Beach
The town wants time to study a plan for growing medical marijuana in a former post office.
After saving baby, losing a child, Maine man finds solace
A motel clerk’s rescue of a beaten infant when his 2002 call led to arrests in a gruesome baby killing helped him heal when his own daughter died.
Incinerator exit ignites recycling in Biddeford
The city’s rate triples to 32% as public outreach, curbside ease of use and financial savings provide motivation.
In Maine, the milkman returns
Like cream to the top, the rise of an old tradition marks customers’ appreciation of nostalgia, convenience.
Power restored to 6,200 in Cumberland County
CMP says the outage was caused by a broken crossarm on a transmission tower.
York sets July 28 hearing on legalizing marijuana
Supporters chose York, Lewiston and South Portland as test communities because of their wide spectrum of voters.
Four people sought in Biddeford double slaying
Police want to interview two men and two women who were seen fleeing the scene where two men were shot in an apartment building.
Gas prices near highs as drivers hit the roads
With a near-record July Fourth price, and Mainers not likely to see a sharp decline in prices until after Labor Day, the state ramps up pump inspections.
Police identify man who drowned in Scarborough
Giot Nguyen, 45, of Portland died while trying to swim to a small island Sunday.