Susan Deschambault and Martin Grohman are running to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Casavant, who decided not to run for reelection after six consecutive terms.
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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Approval delays could halt plans to build 58-bed recovery center in York County
The Alfred Planning Board has yet to approve plans for the center, a move the county manager says violates town rules and ‘centers around stigma.’
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As homelessness grows outside areas with shelters, communities forced to prepare
In Westbrook, officials are weighing a zoning change that would allow the creation of smaller shelters. There is no current proposal to build one, but the city wants to be ready.
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Plummer’s grocery store in Buxton still ‘like a family’ after 100 years
The Buxton store, now owned by the fourth generation of the Plummer family, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend.
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Study finds Portland’s historic districts don’t push up housing costs or displace people
The city’s 12 historic districts also have become more racially diverse at a similar rate to the rest of the city, according to the new report.
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Wells man pleads guilty to charge in connection with Capitol riot
David Ball, who was spotted wearing a sweatshirt with his company’s logo, faces to up 6 months in prison for demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Missing Gorham woman killed in turnpike crash
Police had issued a silver alert for Jean Robinson after she failed to arrive in Southwest Harbor on Tuesday.
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As Old Orchard Beach wrestles with short-term rental rules, tourism and housing collide
A proposal for a moratorium on new short-term rentals is unlikely to move forward in the tourist-heavy town, but the council may still discuss whether more regulation is needed.
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Buxton community comes together for family after devastating house fire
The Poitras family lost their home to an accidental fire on Sept. 16 that left much of the house damaged by smoke and water.
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Sanford man stabbed, had bicycle stolen in early morning fight
Police say one man stabbed William Southworth while another fired multiple gunshots as they stole his bike early Thursday morning.