A group of residents don’t want meters, but city officials say Biddeford needs to come up with a better parking plan.
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 inMaine, News
Saco chooses its leader for new school department
He will serve as interim superintendent as the city finalizes its withdrawal from RSU 23.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine one of most affordable states for home, auto insurance
The state has the third-lowest average auto insurance premium, according to a new report.
Posted inMaine, News
Old Orchard Beach will expand local hiking trail system
A Project Canopy grant will allow for trail improvements on two town-owned parcels of land.
Posted inMaine, News
Agency lays off 23 as it leaves MaineCare rides program
York County Community Action Corp. cites declining revenue in its arrangement with LogistiCare, which says it expects no service disruptions in the York region.
Posted inMaine, News
Scarborough’s candy warning gets resurrected
In 2011, a middle school principal sent a letter home about the dangers of snorting Smarties. Now it’s being cited as part of a ‘dangerous new trend.’
Posted inMaine, News
Maine food bank receives $100,000 grant to fight winter hunger
A recent survey showed that 56 percent of clients who use Good Shepherd’s network of food pantries reported having to choose between paying for heat and paying for food.
Posted inNews
Failure of $75 million school bond has RSU 21 officials seeking alternatve
Many agree that the resounding defeat means that a new plan will have to be changed substantially.
Posted inNews
Scarborough Land Trust will buy former cattle farm
The Benjamin Farm property abuts the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
RSU 21 residents reject $75 million school renovation bond
The ambitious borrowing package fails by a margin of more than 2-to-1 in the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel.