Randee Bucknell, who died six months ago, is remembered with a sweets giveaway in Portland.
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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Maine businesses, towns condemn bill to remove some highway signs
They worry it will be harder for drivers to find them, but state officials say the changes are needed to meet federal standards and retain funding.
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MDOT proposes changes to ‘high-crash’ Scarborough intersection
The department invites comment at a public hearing Tuesday on a plan to improve the busy intersection of Route 114 and Running Hill Road.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland students give their classmates a lift
Deering High juniors looking to lower barriers to learning make a video to persuade the school board to weigh expanding access to busing.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Speed painter inspires awe, confidence in Maine students
‘You kids can shine,’ he tell students at St. James School.
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Bill to stop Maine university cutbacks voted down
Lawmakers vote against the bill that would have put a 12-month moratorium on faculty, staff and program cuts in order to further study the UMaine System’s finances.
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UNE chosen for national program to develop new education models
The Biddeford-based university is one of nine picked to participate in an incubator program in Washington, D.C.
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Biddeford begins review of $25.7 million city budget
The proposed budget would require a 2.4 percent tax rate increase and the elimination of two jobs, but no reduction in city services.
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Former town employee alleges retaliation in Old Orchard Beach lawsuit
Kelly Roy, a former finance employee, says her job was threatened by then-Town Manager Mark Pearson after reporting financial irregularities.
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Maine woman wants to build a world-glass collection from the sea
The Saco resident hopes to create a Kennebunk museum and a traveling exhibit to share the beauty and history of the tidal treasures.