Traffic is moving at a snail’s pace on Interstate 295 North after a minor car crash near Exit 5.
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.
Cape voters to decide on automatic referendums
The proposed rule would give voters a say in all town projects that cost more than $1 million.
South Portland to wait year on public works complex
City councilors decide to wait until November 2013 to ask voters to back the plan for a new building.
Farm camp: chores and a chicken coop
For one week, young people attend a ‘magical classroom’ that connects them to an often distant natural world.
Lunch break for kids
Free-meal programs take the place of school lunches for many hungry Maine children in the summer.
Residents turn out for hearing on MERC purchase, demolition
Under the plan, Biddeford would buy the downtown incinerator for $6.65 million by Nov. 15.
MERC hearing moved to new location
The city is seeking feedback on its plan to buy the waste plant for $6.65 million and then shut it down.
Conserving a Cape jewel
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust makes a final push to acquire 63 acres and preserve it.
Improved pool safety eases a mom’s grief
Ten years after the tragic death of her daughter, a Thomaston artist recalls her crusade for new rules.
Propane rail terminal under construction in Biddeford
A Minnesota company is building a propane rail terminal in the Biddeford Industrial Park.