Library directors throughout the state say temporarily losing the book sharing will be a challenge going into their busiest time of year.
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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Biddeford city manager tells harbormaster he can’t comment or vote on UNE pier proposal
City Manager James Bennett says Harbormaster Paul Lariviere cannot oversee the university’s application because he has made public comments that show he cannot make an objective decision.
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Federal appeals court reconsiders lawsuit against city over Back Cove drowning
John Cohen, of Colorado, is appealing a decision by a federal judge in Maine that his lawsuit didn’t include enough evidence to show that the city of Portland and a firefighter caused his son’s death in 2020.
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Suspicious device on Washington Avenue posed no threat, Portland police say
A Portland police bomb squad robot investigated a suspicious backpack Monday morning, which police said later burst open but was deemed not a threat.
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Route 302 in Naples reopens after crews put out fire
The road was closed for several hours while crews worked to get a building fire under control.
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‘The worst I’ve ever seen’: York County highlights storm damage, vulnerability during state commission tour
County leaders told Maine’s new Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission that they need more support to recover from devastating storms and plan for the future.
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Westbrook to consider new rules to allow small emergency shelters for the first time
If enacted by the City Council, the ordinance would permit small-scale shelters for youth and families, transitional housing, and accessory shelters in buildings owned by civic organizations.
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More than half of food-insecure Mainers can’t get food stamps
More Maine households are relying on the state’s network of food pantries and meal programs to bring home enough groceries to feed their families, according to Good Shepherd Food Bank.
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Unsealed affidavit reveals new details in St. John Street shooting
Court documents detail how Portland police identified the shooting suspect, but still don’t divulge what may have led to the shooting.
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Scarborough BMV branch will be closed for at least a month
Further repairs are needed after a roof drain broke during a 2023 winter storm, causing water to cascade into the office.