Joel Andre was released from federal custody this week and arrived in Portland on Thursday with his mother and sister.
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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Millions of pounds of food donated across Maine
Pantry directors in southern Maine say the food they receive from supermarkets and local stores has helped them keep up with the need in their communities.
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Plan to boost child care in Maine gains support, but funding remains uncertain
The Maine Legislature has recommended adding millions in funding to help working families pay for child care.
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Recruiters may be targeting homeless Mainers for out-of-state detox centers, officials warn
‘Local nonprofits are concerned that outreach efforts may be a form of patient brokering,’ according to an announcement by the Maine Statewide Homeless Council.
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Maine’s public defense commission out of money, issues notices to lawyers
Private lawyers who do public defense work were notified that their last payments for the fiscal year will be made this month.
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Bill to increase shelter funding in Maine advances
Legislators say they recognize the need for more funding for homeless shelters, but are split on where that money should come from.
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Volunteers offer companionship to Mainers facing memory issues
A new Southern Maine Agency on Aging program pairs volunteers with people facing memory loss.
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Tourists from Maine stuck in Mexico amid violence following death of cartel boss
Radio host Blake Hayes said he could see fires across Puerto Vallarta from the roof of his hotel.
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Mainers observe rare alignment of Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent
Claire Robison, an associate professor of religion and Asian studies at Bowdoin College, said it’s a ‘wonderful moment to consider how much religious and cultural traditions overlap.’
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Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say
Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.