The City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to demolish the building to create a parking lot.
Gillian Graham
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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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South Portland candidates set for November ballot
A special election also will be held next spring to fill two seats.
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Sally Struthers arrested for OUI in Maine
The actress was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Ogunquit, but she denies the allegations.
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Water main break closes another S. Portland street
The break is the seventh in South Portland since Aug. 25.
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Visually impaired Mainers losing news-reading service
The Iris Network says it can no longer afford to broadcast the newspaper stories read by volunteers.
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Candidates set for Cape Elizabeth town boards
Town Council Chairwoman Sara Lennon did not seek renomination.
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Water main breaks plague South Portland
Businesses move to clean up the mess while officials try to determine whether the breaks are related.
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Cape Elizabeth gun club, neighbors urged to cooperate
Town councilors suggest that the parties use an intermediary to resolve their concerns.
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Broadway in S. Portland reopens after water main break
The Portland Water District will investigate the cause of six water main breaks in the past two weeks in South Portland.
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Broadway water main break still tying up S. Portland traffic
The owner of J.P. Thornton’s Bar and Grille said he had to evacuate about 60 customers last night when water began pouring into the restaurant.