A system that’s expected to bring a few inches of snow to the Midwest could cause flight delays, and Portland jetport officials remind Mainers to plan ahead in anticipation of the busy travel period.
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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How Mainers celebrated Thanksgiving 100 years ago
Local newspapers detailed many aspects of Thanksgiving 1925, from sales on food to social gatherings across Maine.
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Charles Rotmil, Holocaust survivor who shared his story with Maine students, dies at 93
A teacher, painter and filmmaker, Rotmil was one of Maine’s most crucial voices in Holocaust remembrance and human rights education.
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Durham man dies after being hit by car
Police say the man was crossing the road to check his mailbox.
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2 adults killed, 4 children injured in New Gloucester crash that shut down Maine Turnpike
An SUV that had pulled over after a trailer had detached from the vehicle’s hitch was struck from behind by another vehicle, police said. The wreck shut down southbound traffic for about 5 hours.
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Maine’s $48 million plan to expand high-speed internet gets federal green light
The work will expand broadband access to nearly 22,000 homes and businesses across the state, the Maine Connectivity Authority says.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine launches interactive map to help residents find food assistance
The Maine Food Access Map comes as food pantries across the state are reporting surges in demand attributed to rising grocery costs and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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1 dead in Washington County house fire
The fire on Main Street in the town of Meddybumps broke out Sunday evening during a snowstorm, officials said.
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Most Mainers can now renew Real IDs online
Officials are encouraging people to renew online if they can — not everyone is eligible — and leave in-person appointments for those who need them.
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Multiple agencies searching for missing Peaks Island resident
Officials are asking people to stay off island trails Monday as the Maine Warden Service concentrates the search on wooded areas.