Businessman Walter Butler wants to buy back the 22-acre gift he made for school athletes in 2014. But because he’s now a town councilor, the municipality says it’s not that simple.
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 inCops & Courts, Maine
Four arrested in connection with December shooting at Kennedy Park in Portland
Police say the shooter fired into the window of an apartment in Kennedy Park on Dec. 21. No one was injured, but bullets were found in a child’s bedroom.
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Posted inMaine, News
Sanford crisis highlights lack of statewide General Assistance database
An influx of asylum seekers has overwhelmed city staff, who have been forced to cross-check GA rolls in other communities to make sure no one receives benefits twice.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
City officials say asylum seekers were promised better benefits in Sanford
City Manager Steve Buck says many of the more than 100 people who have come to Sanford for assistance “were solicited and brought here.”
Posted inMaine
As Portland exceeds its capacity to help, asylum seekers find their way to Sanford
With shelters in Portland filling up, about 90 people have gone to Sanford City Hall in the past week to seek General Assistance money and a place to live.
Posted inMaine
Ogunquit firefighter rescues two swimmers from heavy surf
The swimmers ran into trouble about 150 yards off Ogunquit Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to a town official.
Posted inMaine
Dozens in Portland protest U.S. support of war in Ukraine
The event at Woodfords Corner was part of a regular series of statewide protests in recent months to call for peace and demand the U.S. stop spending billions of dollars on the war in Ukraine.
Posted inMaine, News
Well-known physician dies following crash on Maine Turnpike in Falmouth
Thomas Bosma of Falmouth, a doctor at Central Maine Family Practice in Lewiston, was on his way to work when his pickup truck rolled over on Wednesday morning, police said.
Posted inMaine, News
Storm prompts flash flood warnings, knocks out power to thousands
Flood warnings were issued for 7 rivers in Maine following an overnight storm that brought heavy rain and gusty winds to Maine.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine cities, towns face historic tax increases as costs rise relentlessly
School budgets tip the scales for municipalities trying to balance fiscal responsibilities without burdening residents.