The warming weather and eased business restrictions correspond with a 53% increase in traffic through the York toll plaza from May 1 to May 31.
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.
Old Port building owner says he regrets hiring armed guards
The owner of a building on Middle Street hired 2 armed guards after businesses were damaged or burglarized the previous night.
Trump praises Guilford workers, jabs at Mills in visit that draws supporters, protesters
The governor fired back in a statement, accusing Trump of stoking divisions and questioning the value of his efforts to help Maine’s fishing industry by lifting restrictions in a conservation area far from the Maine coast.
Old Port businesses pick up the pieces from protest that gave way to vandalism and break-ins
While most have been peaceful, a large protest that began Monday night became violent early Tuesday morning, leaving several businesses vandalized or burglarized.
Gorham declares itself open for business, but state rules still apply
The Town Council passed a resolution Tuesday that deems all businesses as essential and says they should be able to open.
Public officials join peaceful protest at Portland City Hall
About 1,000 people crowded into and beyond City Hall Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, in Portland’s fifth protest in the past six days as protesters around the country demand an end to institutional racism and police brutality.
Aroostook County man killed in late night ATV crash
Game wardens say Travis Haley of New Canada lost control while driving on a dirt road in Fort Kent.
Alain Nahimana, who founded Maine immigrant center, has died
Nahimana was executive director of the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center and a longtime advocate for immigrants.
Fryeburg Fair canceled for 2020
The fair, founded in 1851, will be held again in October 2021, according to the board of trustees.