Biddeford requires the leader of its schools to live in the city, and a bill seeking to override the rule was vetoed.
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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Like Angelina Jolie, Mainer cuts cancer risk
Portland’s Denali Wright says a double mastectomy can be a good choice for those at highest risk of breast cancer.
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Biddeford residents can weigh in Monday on proposed budget
If the $60.8 million plan for fiscal year 2014 is approved, it would add $1.21 to the city’s mill rate.
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USM graduate celebrates freedom to learn
The school commencement speaker, Roya Hejabian, studied in secret in Iran, before attending college freely here.
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Sanford student arrested for drugs after gun spotted in car
A search of the car after the gun was spotted turned up marijuana in a glass jar, a digital scale, a rifle, a shotgun and ammunition.
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Maine communities get $3.6 million to clean contaminated sites
Biddeford receives funds to clean up a textile mill site; Portland and eight more recipients also benefit.
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Saco police arrest four men after finding crack cocaine, stolen guns
The men are arrested after a joint investigation of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Saco police.
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Illicit sex creating concerns for Saco police
The city has arrested three men recently on charges of unlawful sexual contact or exposing themselves in wooded areas.
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Kennebunk will remove dangerous tree roots from Gooch’s Beach
Town officials are concerned that swimmers will be injured by the exposed tree roots.
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New fire puts Lewiston on alert
Police add patrols and city officials secure buildings after the third blaze in eight days in a downtown area.