The No on 1 campaign had not provided the full roster of 10 volunteer counters for the first two and a half days of the statewide recount, but said a full contingent was working Wednesday afternoon.
Gillian Graham
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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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Southern Maine’s first snowfall provides a taste of what’s to come
Monday’s light snow – ranging from 3.8 inches in Standish to 1.1 inches at the Portland airport – leads to numerous slide-offs and fender-benders throughout the region, as well as a run on snow tires, sand and ice melt.
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Second Skowhegan mobile home fire reported in two days
The fire Sunday afternoon injured a woman who was smoking while using oxygen.
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Ballot by ballot, recount of marijuana legalization vote begins in Augusta
The review of as many as 700,000 ballots from roughly 500 communities could delay implementation of the law even if the results are not overturned.
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Social enterprise takes root in delicate greens at Saco’s Cultivation Works Farm
Adults with disabilities work to gain financial independence and the skills needed to be working farmers.
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Woman killed, 3 others injured in 2-truck collision in Windham
A 15-year-old female passenger is taken to Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police say.
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‘My French Family Table’ sets itself apart with photos
Beatrice Peltre’s book of nutritious dishes is inspired by French cooking and appeals to adults and children.
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Group withdraws request for recount of education surcharge vote
Opponents cite concerns over the planned counting procedure and cost. Meanwhile, the marijuana legalization recount starts Monday and could take four to six weeks.
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Slick roads slow travel in York County; I-295 speed limit lowered
The speed limit on I-295 between Topsham and Gardiner has been lowered to 40 mph.
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Advocates of legal marijuana wary of Trump’s AG pick
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is critical of the industry, blaming President Obama for its growth.