Officials celebrate a public-private effort that helped restore the historic Sanford Mill and attract tenants.
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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Familiar faces vying for public office in Biddeford
Mayor Alan Casavant is among the incumbents being challenged by a predecessor.
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Saco to elect new mayor, entire City Council
Mayor Mark Johnston, who has served in the office for a total of 14 years, is not seeking re-election.
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Portland firefighters to be recognized for saving colleague
Fifteen first responders and dispatchers jumped into action when a fire lieutenant had a heart attack at work.
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Since ban in Portland, few compliance issues
PORTLAND – Nearly a month after a city ordinance banned loitering in traffic medians, Portland police have yet to cite anyone for breaking the rule. Police Chief Michael Sauschuck said the city has seen “no real issues” since the ordinance took effect Aug. 15 and no summonses have been issued. “It’s primarily been voluntary compliance,” […]
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Biddeford may join others, limit panhandling
As in Portland, residents’ complaints lead to proposals to ban the activity on medians, and raise constitutional concerns.
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Saco tables its plan to buy former church
The City Council halts the deal after hearing from 15 residents opposed to the idea Tuesday.
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Breakfast welcomes Maine’s new lobstermen’s union
The president of the new lobstermen’s union says he was overwhelmed by support across the state.
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Maine workers celebrated at annual Labor Day breakfast
The Southern Maine Labor Council’s annual Labor Day breakfast included a celebration of the new Maine Lobstermen’s Union.
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Saco would buy church, raze it for parking spots
The council will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to pay about $399,000 for the shuttered Catholic property.