A fundraising project triggers memories for families with ties to Biddeford’s iconic textile mills.
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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Sanford’s Goodall Mansion sold at auction, may be resold
A bank bought the historic house, but preservationists still hope to buy and restore it.
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Trustees: Old Orchard library needs cash to survive
Town councilors express support and will address the issue at their Feb. 5 meeting – if not before.
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Saco man charged with heroin trafficking
Police seize heroin pre-packaged for sale in 18 individual baggies.
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Sanford preservation group hopes to save historic ‘jewel’
The Goodall Mansion was built by the man who created a textile empire.
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Monkey Trunks zip line would span Cascade Falls
The Saco City Council is considering an adventure park’s plan to utilize the popular scenic site.
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Baseball card discovery from Washington County is a hit ’round the world
Global interest follows the discovery of a rare card that was discovered in a Baileyville woodshed.
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Disagreements derail another Old Orchard Beach council meeting
The meeting was intended to discuss job expectations of the town manager, but councilors adjourn after a 90 minute debate over whether to televise the workshop.
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Meeting on manager derailed again
Old Orchard Beach councilors adjourn after debating whether to televise the workshop.
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Rare 1865 ball card worth a lot of Lincolns
The Brooklyn Atlantics card dates to when baseball was in its infancy, before baseball cards gained popularity in the 1880s.