The Toy Fund was launched amid difficult economic conditions in 1949, and once again families are struggling this year and asking for help.
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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With online deals the new norm, Black Friday shopping slows in Maine
Despite higher household expenses, the National Retail Federation expects this weekend to break records as more than 166 million people shop online or in stores.
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Mark Fanning, 76, remembered as ‘the godfather’ of falconry in Maine
The Buxton resident and former Bonny Eagle teacher who led the push to legalize falconry in the state died in a car crash in Virginia on Saturday. His wife, Cynthia Fanning, is in the hospital with serious injuries.
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Former Press Herald photographer Donald Johnson captured compelling, small moments of history
Gillian Graham/Staff Writer
Posted inMaine, News
Standoff in Cornish ends, resident taken into custody
Sheriff William King said it appears Kalinoski and his neighbor had a fight last weekend about landscaping.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Biddeford Starbucks workers join nationwide ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ strike
Striking workers are demanding Starbucks fully staff union stores and bargain in good faith.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Tracing hoax calls will be a daunting challenge
A cybersecurity expert says it will be difficult for the FBI to trace the prank active shooter calls made using an internet protocol that allows the caller to hide their phone number.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Threat on social media prompts South Portland middle school to cancel in-person classes
The threat is unrelated to several hoax reports of active shooters at 10 Maine schools Tuesday, the school superintendent said.
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Active shooter hoaxes lock down 10 Maine schools
Maine State Police and the FBI are investigating the phone calls that led to major police responses and widespread fear.
Posted inFood, Maine
Rising costs stretch food pantries as demand peaks
Preble Street has seen a 30% increase in food costs this year as pantries across southern Maine expect this to be their busiest year on record.