Lowered from the Lincoln Mill in 2007, the deteriorating structure is ordered removed.
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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Life after Hostess
While they hope that the Biddeford bakery will reopen, those who lost their jobs are trying to move forward.
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Biddeford’s Winterfest brings city to life
WinterFest starts Friday night and runs through Sunday, with events at various locations.
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Old Orchard councilors vote to give library money, control
The allocation of $68,591 will enable Old Orchard’s public library to extend its hours and avoid layoffs.
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Biddeford looks to get its airport out of ‘limbo’
One option is to close it, but if it stays open it will need maintenance and improvements financed by grants, which come with conditions.
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Decision to give, or not, can be deeply personal
As panhandlers become an increasingly common sight outside of downtown Portland, more Mainers are left with the sometimes difficult decision of what to do as they walk or drive by. Do you pass a dollar and hope it really helps? Decide instead to make a donation to a social services agency? Or maybe turn your […]
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Panhandling moves south as economy takes its toll
Commonplace in Portland for years, the practice is spreading elsewhere, amid a growing demand for services.
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Strong’s defense has 12 witnesses on list
Separate from the trial in Alfred, two men admit to engaging a prostitute and 11 others plead not guilty.
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Saco church inspired by MLK legacy
The church continues its tradition of turning the King holiday into ‘a day on, not a day off.’
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Saco church opens doors for day of service
The First Parish Congregational Church of Saco offersfree food and health screenings to people in need on Monday.