Massive wildfires left a path of destruction across Maine in October 1947, changing how the state responds to the danger, but climate change remains a risk factor.
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police investigate second call of shots fired into building in 3 months
Neighbors reported hearing multiple loud bangs in the area late Monday night.
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Posted inMaine, News
Mainers headed to Los Angeles to help fight wildfires
Two crews of Maine forest rangers and volunteer firefighters will spend 2 weeks in southern California.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine regulator clashes with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraws catch size rules
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers pay tribute to Carter’s Habitat for Humanity work during celebration in Kennebunk
Volunteers who gathered to honor the former president on the day of his funeral say his service with Habitat over more than 3 decades inspired them to join and keeps them going.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Cafe Louis in South Portland will close after 4 years in business
The popular restaurant will serve its last meal on Feb. 2, but the owners say their second location in Camden will remain open.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland Architectural Salvage slated to close this winter
The Bayside business has long been ‘a treasure trove,’ for everything from antique windows to vintage plumbing to stained glass to doorknobs, fans said.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine man accused of illegally selling guns to out-of-state drug dealers
Investigators say Dustin Fontaine of Biddeford conspired to buy guns through straw purchases, then sell them in Massachusetts, despite not being allowed to buy firearms.
Posted inMaine, News
Propane smell forces temporary evacuation of South Portland school
Students were temporarily moved to another building while a utility company and fire department investigated the odor.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cybersecurity issues impact 2 Maine public school districts
School officials told parents a breach was detected in South Portland Sunday and another was detected over the weekend in Cumberland.