House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
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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South Portland apartment fire caused by homemade e-bike battery
The fire was reported on the 7th floor of a 100-unit apartment building on Broadway on Friday morning.
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Kittery social services hub aims to be a one-stop shop to battle poverty
Mainspring brings multiple agencies under one roof to address poverty in southern York County and seacoast New Hampshire in a way that restores dignity and breaks down stigmas.
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Fast-moving storm causes crashes, cancellations across Maine
Dozens of school districts canceled classes and state offices closed early in anticipation of the snow that fell on the state, depositing 4-5 inches in many areas.
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Police kill Aroostook County man who shot deputy, killed police dog
The standoff between police and Steven Righini began Monday morning after a woman reported that he had pushed her into a wall.
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More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations
Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
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Body of missing scallop fisherman recovered from sunken boat
A team of divers traveled to Maine to help remove the body from a boat 160 feet below the surface.
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Kittery police end standoff with man accused of threatening people with rifle
Police spent hours communicating with a Kittery man who had allegedly threatened people working on a neighboring house.
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Portland Jetport cancels some American Airlines flights after deadly DC crash
Ronald Reagan National Airport was temporarily closed following a midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter that killed all 67 on the aircraft.
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Multiple crashes caused major delays during Wednesday’s snowy morning
A section of Broadway in South Portland reopened around 4 p.m. after a crash early in the day brought wires down in the road.