The idea for the Food Security Hub came from a need to move away from the soup kitchen model and feed more and more people during the pandemic.
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 inAnimals, Maine, News
Attention birders! The Maine Bird Atlas needs your help
An online meeting Thursday will update birders on how to help with the statewide citizen science project by reporting bird sightings.
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Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland County Jail reports 15 active cases of COVID-19
The numbers are improving at the jail, which began dealing with a new wave of infections early last month.
Posted inFood, Maine
Yeto’s in Biddeford will close this month
The owners of the Southern-Italian fusion restaurant said they will also close the deli they opened earlier this year on Main Street.
Posted inMaine, News
York County to give harm reduction bags to people leaving jail
The bags containing information about resources, fentanyl test strips and naloxone are designed to help people who have substance use disorder transition back into the community.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Developers pull plug on Cape Elizabeth affordable housing project
The proposal for Dunham Court drew opposition from people who criticized its location, size and financing.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Biddeford, state officials studying ways to alleviate traffic congestion on Route 111
A public meeting is scheduled for Dec. 14 to gather feedback from commuters impacted by traffic conditions on Route 111 west of Exit 32.
Posted inMaine
School bus with 31 students aboard crashes in Naples, but no injuries reported
The bus struck an SUV in the rear, pushing it into another car and the Lake Region Convenience store.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Portland food program launching effort to better meet immigrants’ needs
Wayside Food Programs held focus groups to learn which foods it should provide to help feed an increasingly diverse population.