More departments are hiring mental health clinicians better equipped to work with people in crisis.
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.
Deck collapse in Westbrook sends 3 people to hospital
The Westbrook fire chief said there appeared to be significant structural problems with the deck that collapsed.
Standish motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with tractor-trailer
Police say Raymond Taylor, 60, tried to pass on the right as a truck hauling an excavator was making a wide right turn in Standish.
Coast Guard rescues 3 people clinging to overturned sailboat off Portsmouth coast
The Coast Guard was notified of the overturned boat by an emergency beacon alert around 4:21 p.m. Friday.
Judge dismisses federal lawsuit over access to Maine’s digital civil court records
The lawsuit challenged a rule that will delay public access to civil cases in Maine’s electronic court records system.
Largest class ever graduates from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
The graduating class included 16 women and, for the first time, rangers from the Maine Forest Service.
Portland police investigate shots fired from car
The incident off Washington Avenue was reported around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, according to police.
Passamaquoddy Tribe plans educational display near replica of Columbus’ ship
Tribal leaders say the Nao Santa Maria’s Penobscot River tour overlooks Columbus’ history of committing atrocities against indigenous people.
Elsa soaks Maine, but fails to put a dent in drought conditions
The state escaped serious damage from the remains of Tropical Storm Elsa, which hammered other parts of the East Coast.
Distracted driver caused Standish crash that sent 4 to hospital, police say
Four people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries and for evaluations after the crash Wednesday evening.