Mike Lizotte is also planning to renovate the dining room of the restaurant on Market Street and give free pizza for a year to the first 100 diners.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. 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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Man arrested after allegedly stabbing woman in Portland
Richard McDowell of Portland was arrested after an altercation outside a soup kitchen on Oxford Street, according to police.
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South Portland warns park visitors about pond algae that can kill dogs
The parks and recreation department is warning people to keep their dogs away from a blue-green algae bloom in the pond at Hinckley Park.
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Man charged with stealing more than $1,000 from firewood stands
Cash has been taken from multiple stands selling campfire wood in Casco, Standish and Naples this summer, police say.
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Naples man, 78, accused of stealing motor home, driving it to Kittery
State police say Joseph Boldiga was charged with felony theft by unauthorized taking after he was found in the motor home at a rest area on Interstate 95.
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Watch video: Dogs seized from Maine breeder begin transition to new homes
The Animal Refuge League in Westbrook has been caring for 55 of the more than 130 animals seized from a kennel in Solon.
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Portland police arrest another suspect in burglary, this time at construction site
Danny Arnold of Portland is charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief in the break-in at the Portland Company site, police say.
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Break-in attempt at Maine Historical Society may be key to string of Portland burglaries
Police say Tim Toun, 30, was arrested and is being investigated in connection with more than a dozen recent burglaries at businesses in the city.
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Manhunt for Litchfield man ends Wednesday morning with arrest
Maine State Police say Joshua Tilley has been charged with kidnapping and domestic violence assault.
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String of business break-ins goes on, but Portland police say some still aren’t locking up
Two more burglaries, reported early Tuesday, prompt police to step up patrols of businesses. One of the 14 victims says, ‘It’s not your typical smash and grab.’