Some of the candidates’ priorities: Budgets, taxes, growth, RSU withdrawal and resident participation.
Gillian Graham
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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.
Following emotional debate, Saco faces vote on RSU withdrawal
Saco may decide to leave Regional School Unit 23.
Biddeford mayor’s race includes familiar contenders
Former two-term Mayor Joanne Twomey, Councilor Perry Aberle and newcomer Karl Reed Jr. are challenging Mayor Alan Casavant.
Crowded field vying for seven Biddeford City Council seats
A mix of political newcomers and former councilors seek office.
Two arrested on drug charges in Gray
Based on a tip, sheriff’s deputies stopped a car found to be carrying heroin and Oxycodone
Sanford man charged in high-speed motorcycle chase
The rider refused to pull over and fled at speeds up to 80 mph, police said.
Group forms to oppose ‘concrete canyon’ development in Portland
‘Keep Portland Livable’ opposes a midtown project in Bayside and advocates for ‘lively, livable communities.’
Maine siblings called to comfort the children of suicide
The three find healing in creating a camp for suicide survivors.
Biddeford announces encore Main Street Challenge
Three winners will receive $20,000 incentive packages to open downtown businesses.
Schools in Biddeford asked to apologize
The ACLU of Maine says a program subjected some students to ‘overtly religious presentations.’