The Maine Association of Chiefs of Police will launch a public education campaign about the dangers of legal pot.
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.
Maine police chiefs group opposes marijuana legalization question on November ballot
The association has concerns about impaired drivers and children being exposed to pot edibles if voters make pot legal.
Busy Labor Day weekend caps hot summer tourism season for Maine
Low gas prices and hot, dry weather contributed to full hotels and heavy traffic in Maine over the long weekend.
Sabattus police seize 130 marijuana plants from Lisbon Road home
Five residents were charged with cultivating marijuana, police said.
Portland police investigate playground stabbing
The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. at Riverton Park.
Excess lead in Yarmouth schools’ water sparks call for testing at all schools
A health advocate notes that many Maine school districts are not required to monitor for lead, as Yarmouth officials address slightly elevated levels at two schools.
Police say heroin laced with lethal synthetic drug may be circulating in Sanford area
They issue an alert about the danger of W-18, which can cause near-instant death, in hopes of avoiding an overdose ‘disaster.’
In private sector, LePage’s tirade might be a career-killer
But legal experts say the governor’s threats to a state legislator are unlikely to prompt criminal prosecution.
Couple crash car in Harpswell while arguing
Police say both the driver and passenger were injured in the crash Thursday evening.
NRA official urges Mainers to reject background checks on gun sales
Chris Cox of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action spoke Wednesday at a Maine Heritage Policy Center luncheon.