As in Portland, residents’ complaints lead to proposals to ban the activity on medians, and raise constitutional concerns.
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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Saco tables its plan to buy former church
The City Council halts the deal after hearing from 15 residents opposed to the idea Tuesday.
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Breakfast welcomes Maine’s new lobstermen’s union
The president of the new lobstermen’s union says he was overwhelmed by support across the state.
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Maine workers celebrated at annual Labor Day breakfast
The Southern Maine Labor Council’s annual Labor Day breakfast included a celebration of the new Maine Lobstermen’s Union.
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Saco would buy church, raze it for parking spots
The council will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to pay about $399,000 for the shuttered Catholic property.
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State OKs Saco plan for quitting RSU 23
The conditional approval requires small changes to the agreement and two public hearings.
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A dozen sites make Maine’s most endangered list
Maine Preservation shines a spotlight on the aging structures and says saving them helps communities.
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Woman injured in Port Clyde crash released from hospital
Allison Gold was injured and one of her sons killed when they were hit by a car near the Monhegan Boat Line dock.
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Saco police make another arrest on sexual contact charge
The Biddeford man allegedly grabbed a police detective through his clothing in a wooded area, which police have been patrolling in an effort to stop illicit behavior.
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Voice of Maine classical music bids adieu
Suzanne Nance begins and ends her last ‘Morning Classical’ program with tears of gratitude.