Brooke Hackett said the homeowners association told her all signs and flags are banned in her neighborhood, a rule that she says was never enforced until now.
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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Portland announces next police chief
Mark Dubois, currently the chief of police in Braintree, Massachusetts, must be confirmed by the Portland City Council.
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Resident injured in Old Orchard Beach house fire
The cause of the fire at 44 Colby Ave. is under investigation but does not appear suspicious, according to the fire chief.
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Runaway ram on the lam in Cape Elizabeth
Police are asking people to be on the lookout for a ram that escaped several days ago and has since been spotted around town.
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Three people injured in Raymond crash
Police say speed, alcohol and driver inattention may have contributed to a crash in front of the Raymond Beach parking lot Friday evening.
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South Portland asylum seekers get reprieve on hotel evictions
At least 60 asylum-seeking families were facing eviction from the Howard Johnson until a court granted them the right to stay through July.
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Gorham voters reject school board budget over high tax cost
On an average home assessed at $400,000, the annual tax bill would have increased by $564. Some say that’s too much for the small town, especially for those on fixed incomes.
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Shakers begin work to raise, restore 200-year-old barn
The barn at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is undergoing a $1.34 million project to preserve the aging building, which is still used daily.
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Hollis approves funding for non-municipal library
After months of uncertainty, voters support giving the Hollis Center Public Library $35,150 to help cover its annual operating costs.
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Old Orchard Beach voters overwhelmingly support limiting size of pot shop
The size of adult-use marijuana stores in Old Orchard Beach will now have stricter limits than the ones originally put in place by the town council.