For the first time, the town’s Independence Day ceremony will celebrate the work of Prince Whipple, who was enslaved by the only Mainer to sign the Declaration of Independence. Prince is believed to have authored a petition asking New Hampshire to free enslaved people in the state.
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Crews respond to second fire at Portland apartment building in as many days
Fire officials said the 2 fires do not appear to be related. Veranda Street was closed between Washington Avenue and Sherwood Street.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Kennebunk voters approve voluntary license and inspection program for short-term rentals
Unlike other towns that regulate rental properties, Kennebunk will seek voluntary compliance from property owners who can now qualify for a ‘Good Neighbor’ designation.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s piping plovers are adapting to washed-out beaches after winter storms
Despite washed-out dunes and higher water lines, experts say the endangered piping plovers nesting along the Maine coast appear to be doing well.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
New Hampshire man pleads guilty in fatal Berwick shooting
In a plea deal with prosecutors, a murder charge against Daniel Lafrenier was dropped to manslaughter in exchange for his guilty plea.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two men arrested in pair of York County robberies
Police have linked Timothy Riley of Westbrook and Kyle Allman of Hollis to robberies at a Waterboro bank Wednesday and a Buxton store last week.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook voters reject $51.7 million school budget
The budget proposal was up 9.6% and would have required a tax rate increase of $1.45.
Posted inMaine, News
Biddeford will start moving people from encampments into temporary homeless shelter
City officials say they will have space for dozens of people to move into a temporary shelter at Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, where they can get help finding housing and other services.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics, Schools and Education
Saco residents approve funding plan for 2 new schools
Saco will receive $101 million in state funding to build 2 new elementary schools approved by voters Tuesday.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics, Schools and Education
Cumberland and North Yarmouth narrowly approve $53.5 million school project
The proposal includes building a new school for pre-K to first grade students, $3 million for a turf field, updates to other schools and new maintenance buildings.