York County’s biggest city has seen an increase in the number of people without stable housing.
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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Belfast potato plant fire was accidental, but cause remains undetermined
The fire spread rapidly through the building after it moved into an area above the fire suppression system, according to officials.
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Man killed in single-car Chebeague Island crash
The man, whose name has not been released, was found unconscious inside his car near South and Ridge roads.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
RSU 21 recall vote will be held Tuesday in Kennebunk
The vote on whether to recall Tim Stentiford from the school board follows months of tension in the community.
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Fire at Belfast potato processing factory prompts evacuations, school and road closures
The blaze, believed to have started in a large deep-frying machine, gutted the Penobscot McCrum building and left 138 people out of work.
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Scarborough will hold special election to replace councilor
Paul Johnson resigned this week to take a job with the Greater Portland Council of Governments.
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Greater Portland Metro temporarily reduces service on 2 routes
Metro’s Route 1 route and BREEZ service will be temporarily reduced because of staffing shortages unrelated to COVID-19.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Biddeford mobile food court one step closer to opening
With zoning and access issues taken care of, Steven Liautaud is ready to start building the city’s first mobile food court on a busy corner in downtown Biddeford.
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Kennebunkport’s trolley museum receives $1 million donation
The anonymous gift will allow the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport to replace an aging building that houses trolley cars.
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Decades ago, Ukrainian refugees found ‘heaven’ on farms in Maine
From 1949 to 1955, refugee families from Ukraine, Poland and Estonia stayed at Freedom Farm in Kennebunkport as they built new lives in America. Some later moved to farms in Kennebec County.