Complaints to lawmakers may prompt legislation, but the secretary of state says free speech protects the right to purchase plates with language that may offend some Mainers.
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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Lebanon man charged with arson and assault on family member
Police say Dominic Romero burned a family member’s belongings in the driveway of a Lebanon home during domestic dispute.
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Saco police say girl reported missing has been found
Sara Montano, who had last been seen Friday night, was found.
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Police identify ‘person of interest’ in reports of indecent exposure
Police arrested Tyler Malmstrom of Sebago on unrelated charges this week, and Sanford police have charged him with stalking and criminal threatening.
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Schools and businesses stay closed, and thousands have another dark night in storm’s wake
Central Maine Power warns customers in hard-hit areas that it could be days before power is restored.
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Maine astronaut Jessica Meir steps into history as part of all-female spacewalk
The Caribou native and fellow astronaut Christina Koch accomplish the feat when they replaced a battery charger outside the space station orbiting 250 miles above Earth.
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CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days
The nor’easter that pummeled the area with winds topping 60 mph leaves a trail of downed power lines and damaged cars and homes.
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Maine astronaut Jessica Meir will take her 1st spacewalk Wednesday
The Caribou native is scheduled to participate in 3 spacewalks this month, including the first all-female spacewalk Oct. 21.
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Sanford police investigate reports of man displaying lewd behavior
He is described by as thin, 25-35 years old and wearing his brownish-blond hair in a ponytail or ‘man bun.’
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Coast Guard trying to determine if distress call was a hoax
In a series of calls, a man said Saturday that his boat had capsized off the coast of Kennebunkport with three children on board.