Ann Lee Hussey is one of 12 Rotary International members who will be honored as “Champions of Change.”
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.
More Mainers strain to put food on table
The need for assistance from food pantries and meal programs is called ‘unrelentingly high.’
Bootleg tattoo artist charged in Scarborough
Joshua Grant, 35, was charged with illegally tattooing two 14-year-old girls.
Food bank to carry on despite eviction
York County Food Rescue secures temporary space in Alfred to store pallets of food as it looks for a permanent home.
Old Orchard cancels meeting to pick interim manager
Town Clerk Kim McLaughlin said the council did not receive background information on candidates in time for the meeting.
Shipyard workers protest cuts
Civilian defense employees expect furlough notices in two weeks.
Wells declares moratorium on hotel projects
The moratorium, which starts April 16, will apply to lodging units within 1,000 feet of Route 1.
Biddeford may require historic review for all downtown projects
Developers are increasingly focused on projects in the downtown, home to some of Biddeford’s oldest buildings and former textile mills.
Settlement clears name of charity run’s founder
John Mixon is awarded an undisclosed financial settlement over ‘unfounded’ claims that he mishandled Run for the Fallen finances.
Old Orchard Beach mobile home heavily damaged by fire
No one was injured in the Monday morning fire.