City councilors will discuss a $1.4 million plan to restore Stackpole Bridge – the oldest stone bridge in Maine on a public roadway.
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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Former Maine Teacher of Year dies suddenly at 40
Kevin Grover, who taught second-graders at Falmouth Elementary, suffered a heart attack after running in Rangeley.
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Two arrested after early-morning fight at Maine Mall
Police also were called to Macy’s, where a man had passed out in the lingerie section.
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Bruce Roberts Toy Fund turns 63 years and counting, on you
Applying for presents and donating are easier than ever, thanks to a website and Facebook page.
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Portland schools end support for pregame bonfire tradition
Booster clubs have held the spirit rallies, but the district says there’s a risk of injury and property damage.
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York County deputy, ex-chief of police dies at 55
His colleagues in York County say Mathew Baker was always willing to help others and will be missed.
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2 charged in Bath robbery of Portland man
The victim told police the suspects punched him in the face and displayed a knife before taking his wallet and cellphone.
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Biddeford serving as incubator for businesses in their infancy
A program gives them a variety of help while also seeding the revitalization of the downtown.
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Togetherness can elude seniors
The closing of an assisted-living center in Scarborough separates one couple after 52 years of marriage.
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A window into dementia
A dementia simulation helps nursing home caregivers understand what some residents go through – ‘You feel powerless, you feel hopeless’