Tacos have come a long way since the days of iceberg lettuce and hard store-bought shells
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.
Setting up shop on front lawn may not be that simple
Unbeknownst to sellers and shoppers alike, local laws may regulate yard sales.
Maine officials hoping to avoid a big holiday fire boom
Dry conditions across much of the state prompt a warning about fireworks and campfires.
Kennebunk woman facing drug charges after Dayton traffic stop
A state trooper found more than a pound of marijuana in a car driven by Kathryn Lapierre.
Four Casco Bay islands affected by water main break early Thursday
A water district official says the rupture between Great Diamond and Little Diamond islands has been fixed and service restored as of 7 p.m.
Hunt for Wessie the snake becomes all-consuming on banks of river in Westbrook
Police say officers who saw the snake estimated it was 10 feet long.
Foundation gives $5 million to fight lung cancer in Maine
The grant to Maine Medical Center from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation will be used to improve prevention, early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Former Biddeford city councilor charged with resisting arrest
Police say Perry Aberle refused to give his name to an officer investigating a complaint Friday night.
Marijuana legalization leads referendum questions on November ballot
The ballot will include five citizens’ initiatives and one bond issue.
Biddeford council OKs contract zone for Wood Island Lighthouse
The change will allow the caretakers of the lighthouse to install a septic system, allowing overnight stays.