The new walkway links the mill districts and big dreams of Biddeford and Saco, and helps cement their partnership in revitalization.
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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At least four bills planned on marijuana use
A Portland legislator advises the state to get out in front of competing citizen initiatives.
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Legislation’s goal: Legal limit for driving while high
Law enforcers like the idea of a clear way to test impairment, but marijuana advocates warn that the science isn’t there yet.
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Tide turning to bring relic of canoe back to Biddeford
The city will contribute $3,000 to transport the 18th-century vessel from Plimoth Plantation.
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Investigation ongoing into Saco home invasion, double shooting
Police will say only that they are still interviewing witnesses and examining evidence.
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Collins and King call for stronger cybersecurity in wake of Sony hack
The cyber attacks should be ‘a wake-up call for Congress to take action,’ say the Maine lawmakers, who serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Calais man seriously injured in stabbing
John Haskins, 56, is taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
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Police look for shooter after 2 people wounded in Saco home invasion
The homeowner and a house guest are shot multiple times in what the police chief says likely wasn’t a random attack.
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Father says teen charged in Windham-Raymond school threats was not a danger to anyone
The suspect, identified by his father as Justin Woodbury, 16, is facing felony charges as RSU 14 schools prepare to reopen today.
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Maine will require medical marijuana providers to issue patient ID cards
Officials say the change will improve security, deter fraud and extract the state from the patient-physician relationship.