The late president, who long ago embraced his home here and was loved by locals in return, wanted his Kennebunkport compound to be an abiding haven to his family for generations.
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.
Bright fireball seen in the sky over Maine
The meteor is part of the Geminid shower, which is expected to peak Thursday night.
Missing elderly New Gloucester man found Tuesday morning in Connecticut
William Mitchell has dementia and had been missing since Monday afternoon, police say.
Recall ef fort intensifies against three Ogunquit selectmen
A petition targets the trio that upheld Town Manager Patricia Finnigan’s decision to dismiss the fire chief.
For veterans who remember Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 calls to mind response to ‘infamy’
Seventy-seven years after the attack that pulled America into World War II, Maine’s surviving veterans share memories of joining the fight.
With Route 1 challenges backing up, Scarborough and Saco join to find solutions
Increasing development means officials in both communities must plan for more vehicles on the road.
Former fire chief sues Ogunquit amid effort to recall selectmen
Mark O’Brien seeks to be reinstated to his position and awarded monetary relief.
It’s your churn: Biddeford ice cream maker adds flavors inspired by neighbors
Sweetcream Dairy pays tribute to nearby businesses with a unique product line influenced by a pizza shop, a bakery, a brewer, a diner, a bookseller and more.
Biddeford alters parking plan in response to criticism
Officials agree to provide free short-term parking at a Franklin Street lot after complaints by businesses.
Two die, thousands lose power as storm plows through Maine
CMP outages peak at 24,000 as the wintry weather system drops mostly rain along the coast and heavy, wet snow inland. It’s now the fifth-snowiest November on record in Portland.