The two stores opening in the next week will be the first in southern Maine since fireworks were legalized.
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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S. Portland’s Knightville parking decision draws criticism
Road work is hitting a few bumps in the neighborhood, where merchants say the city’s parking decisions are unfriendly to business.
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Defeat of budget adds to turmoil in RSU 23
School officials regroup, and some Saco residents say the vote indicates an interest in withdrawing.
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Maine Senate: Valentino overtakes Pilon in 5
Dutremble, Boyle and Millett also win in districts that serve Biddeford-Saco and Portland.
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Valentino leading in state Senate primary race
Rep. Linda Valentino is running against Rep. Don Pilon for the Senate District 5 Democratic nomination.
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Saco voters reject school budget, OOB approves it
Voters in Saco soundly rejected the $43.6 million Regional School Unit budget as residents began collecting signatures to seek withdrawal from the school district.
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Foundation fills special needs of challenged kids
It pays for technology or treatments that will improve quality of life, but the demand is starting to outstrip funding.
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Biddeford mayor vetoes budgets
Mayor Alan Casavant cites concerns about an increase in the property tax. But a member of the City Council suspects a political motive.
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Saco travels road back in time
The former Pepperrellborough was incorporated in 1762; a celebration of that event begins today.
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Biddeford mayor vetoes $59.9 million budget
Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant rejects the city and school budgets, halting a June 12 referendum on education spending.