Enforcement officials will have more power to penalize owners, as complaints about infestations reach up to 10 per week.
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.
Three of seven Saco Council races likely to face recounts
One race to be recounted had a two-vote margin.
Saco votes to withdraw from RSU 23
Former state Rep. Donald Pilon wins mayoral race.
Casavant easily wins re-election as Biddeford mayor
Incumbent Alan Casavant won all seven wards and earned about 57 percent of the total vote.
Hometown astronaut shares space stories with York students
Chris Cassidy, who just spent six months on the International Space Station, comes home to reconnect and visit his old high school.
Limington firefighter sues town, alleging discrimination
Andrea Thompson says she was harassed by firefighters and selectmen.
Sanford teen arrested in burglaries after weeks on run
Michael Clapp was the last of four suspects sought for break-ins in both Maine and New Hampshire.
Saco looks to become age-friendly city
The city is one of the first in Maine to position itself to engage and serve Maine’s aging population, and could serve as a national model.
Sanford High students charged after sex toy prank
Two students are accused of leaving a sex toy and an explicit note at rival Massabesic High School.
Police identify Kennebunk man who fell to his death from porch roof
Stephen J. Gardner was working when the incident occurred Friday.