Neighborhoods near parks, the beach and other places where children gather would be off-limits under the plan to be voted on Tuesday.
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.
New Biddeford manager to hold meet and greet session
Jim Bennett says he and Mayor Alan Casavant will be at Biscuits and Co. Saturday.
Truck rollover shuts I-295 ramp in Falmouth for 8 hours
A southbound ramp is closed during the Wednesday morning commute when a tractor-trailer spills its cargo of peat moss.
Biddeford ready to redevelop on Maine Energy incinerator site
Three years after it bought the property and tore the incinerator down, the city wants developers to build a riverfront campus with shops, restaurants and housing.
Route 1 to be closed in Biddeford for construction project
Police are warning of significant delays Wednesday and Thursday.
Biddeford neighborhood rattled by latest ‘swatting’ hoax
No one is hurt but some neighbors are traumatized as police responded to a bogus report of a shooting, the third ‘swatting’ incident this month.
Three arrested in Saco drug bust
The investigation stemmed from a tip from Scarborough police.
Barn destroyed by fire in Gray
No one is injured as firefighters from six towns put out the fire.
Attorney withdraws from case involving ex-Biddeford officer accused of sex abuse
Attorney Gene Libby says he is no longer representing Stephen Dodd because of professional attorney conduct rules, but will not elaborate.
As NASA’s chief astronaut, former Mainer is over the moon
Chris Cassidy, a York High graduate, follows the ‘pretty cool company’ of Deke Slayton and Alan Shepard.