Residents can also cast absentee ballots in person at City Hall.
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.
State plans oil spill training in Scarborough Marsh
The training exercise will test response strategies for large marine oil spills offshore that would threaten the state’s largest salt marsh.
Plan to buy, close Biddeford incinerator faces delay
City officials don’t expect the delay, which accommodates a public hearing, will be a problem.
Good Shepherd Food Bank appoints new president
Kristen Miale founded Cooking Matters of Maine, a nutrition education program for low-income families.
UNE gets $50K to expand pharmacy opportunities for grads
The College of Pharmacy will graduate its inaugural class next spring.
Biddeford deal to buy MERC to take longer than expected
The deal to close the trash incinerator is contingent on licensing to allow more waste at an Old Town landfill.
Feature Obituary: George Sanborn, loved family, politics, tolerated dog
POLAND – George Sanborn packed a lot of living into his 56 years. Whether it was spending time with his family, stumping for political candidates or playing music with his children, he was focused on making the most of each moment. “When we were making a bonfire, we could never add enough wood. When he […]
Yarmouth gunshots result in two arrests
Police were en route to a disturbance at 24 Granite St. when it escalated and the gunshots were fired.
Feature obituary: Catherine Russo, 64, passionate about caring for others, pro boxer
Catherine “Cathy” Russo would open her home and her heart to anyone who was alone at the holidays. Ms. Russo, a former boxer who was devoted to her family, died Friday after a brief bout with an aggressive form of cancer. She was 64. Ms. Russo grew up in Portland, the second-oldest of eight children. […]