Local bakers say using recipes handed down through generations of their families keeps them connected to loved ones and adds to the magic of the holidays.
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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As community remembers 5-year-old school bus crash victim, police identify driver
The investigation into the crash that killed 5-year-old Simon Gonzalez in Standish continues, according to police.
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5-year-old kindergarten student hit and killed by school bus in Standish identified
The crash happened Tuesday morning near Edna Libby Elementary School, the Bonny Eagle superintendent said.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine students report less substance use, better mental health
Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
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Panel votes to end recommendation that all newborns receive hepatitis B vaccine
Medical experts in Maine criticized the move, and the Maine CDC said it would continue to recommend the vaccine be given at birth.
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Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP funding from Maine, other states
Federal officials said Tuesday they would withhold administrative funds from Democratic-led states that have not provided names and immigration status of recipients.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Winter storm warning issued as Maine braces for first major snowfall of season
Some schools were already announcing delays and cancellations, with snow expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue late into the night. At least 8 inches is in the forecast for some areas.
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A weather phenomenon is unfolding above the North Pole. What could it mean for Maine?
A disturbance in the polar vortex could spill icy cold air south into the United States much earlier than usual, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
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Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
A system that’s expected to bring a few inches of snow to the Midwest could cause flight delays, and Portland jetport officials remind Mainers to plan ahead in anticipation of the busy travel period.
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How Mainers celebrated Thanksgiving 100 years ago
Local newspapers detailed many aspects of Thanksgiving 1925, from sales on food to social gatherings across Maine.