The vote was met with cheers and applause by residents who support the purchase.
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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Portland council rejects limit on panhandling
The new ordinance would have required panhandlers to move off the median strips of city streets.
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Toddler burned in fire pit moves out of intensive care
The toddler is doing well, according to Lebanon officials.
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Traffic moving again on I-295 North
At least four cars were involved in a crash, which happened around 5:30 p.m.
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Head-on crash sends six to hospital
The driver of a Chevy Trailblazer crossed the center line and struck another SUV traveling in the opposite direction.
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Landmark church reborn as Hindu temple
The Maine Hindu Temple on the Scarborough-Buxton town line, the first of its kind in the state, provides a spiritual and cultural anchor.
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Feature Obituary: Charles Tyler Sr., 72, fought courageous battle with cancer
BUXTON — Charles “Charlie” Tyler Sr. didn’t let his cancer diagnosis slow him down. Just four years into retirement, he underwent a 12-hour surgery that he wasn’t expected to survive. He did so well, he was able to skip a stay in a rehabilitation unit and head straight home to Buxton. For the next six […]
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Gorham police continue to investigate shooting of teen, alleged arson
Police are still not saying whether an attempted arson is connected with a series of six suspicious fires that began March 27.
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Toddler airlifted to Boston after falling into fire pit
Officials say the girl was burned in what appears to be an accident.
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Scarborough, Habitat join up for housing project
The Broadturn Road project is the largest subdivision undertaken by the local Habitat for Humanity.