With 20 communities already restricting them, and more on the way, the state may take California’s environmental cue.
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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Police close I-295 south near Falmouth to remove truck that crashed Thursday morning
The highway was shut down around 9 p.m. and could be closed for two to three hours, state police said.
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Sanford police locate missing teen
The FBI and Maine State Police had joined the search for 16-year-old Ellie Thompson.
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Watch: Attempted breaking and entering by owl in Old Orchard Beach
After hearing repeated loud crashes, an Old Orchard Beach resident found a large owl at her window peering in at her three parakeets.
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Mix of snow, rain and sleet has state digging out again
Roads are icy in stretches and cancellations abound.
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Crashes slow morning commute near Portland
The Maine Turnpike Authority reported multiple crashes on I-95 and I-295 Tuesday morning.
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Maine had fewer overdose deaths in 2018 but opioid epidemic remains a ‘public health crisis’
Attorney General Aaron Frey released a report Friday estimating there were 376 drug overdose deaths in Maine last year.
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Man leads Old Orchard Beach police on chase through four towns
Edward Lapore was wanted on harassment and stalking charges, police say.
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Maine ATV rider rescued by game wardens using an airboat
The man’s vehicle broke through thin ice Tuesday in Washington County.
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Judge temporarily stops recall targeting 3 Ogunquit Select Board members
The board had been scheduled to vote Tuesday to set a date for a recall election.