Red Cross of Northern New England has deployed 15 volunteers to Louisiana following Hurricane Ida and could send more in the coming weeks and months.
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.
Man critically wounded in Portland shooting
Police say witnesses saw several men running from the scene of the shooting on Greenleaf Street.
Gov. Mills says Maine is prepared to take in Afghans fleeing Taliban
It’s a welcome gesture for Mainers who are struggling to help family members escape Afghanistan by the end of August.
Episcopal bishop requires all Maine clergy, staff to get vaccine
The mandate applies to more than a dozen staff members and about 230 clergy, according to the diocese.
Suicide attempts by children have spiked during the pandemic, especially among girls
And health care providers say they are seeing more children under the age of 10 thinking about or attempting suicide.
Portland vaccine policy applies to more than 1,000 city employees
The city is negotiating the implementation of the new vaccine mandate with various unions that represent municipal employees.
Teenage driver critically injured in turnpike crash
Police say the driver with a learner’s permit lost control on the Maine Turnpike in Gray on Friday morning.
Biddeford mayor wants sixth term, faces challenge from former lawmaker
Two candidates have take out nomination petitions: Mayor Alan Casavant and former Rep. Victoria Foley.
Cooling centers open in southern Maine as heat and humidity rise
In Portland, an ice arena will be open through Friday for people seeking relief from a combination of rising temperatures and high humidity.
Commission begins study of barriers to affordable housing in Maine communities
A new 15-member commission meets this week to begin studying how local land-use and zoning laws discourage affordable housing development in Maine.