The University of New England will provide free dental care to people without insurance who can’t afford treatment.
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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Former Portland TV news anchor Doug Rafferty dies at 66
He worked at WGME for 21 years, including 16 years as anchor.
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Senate District 31: Chenette faces challenge from Mendros
The incumbent state senator hopes to fend off the Republican to keep his seat.
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Biddeford, boosted by public passion, wins grant to restore City Hall clock tower
The city came in third in online voting to secure $150,000 to use to fix the historic clock tower.
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Vaccine clinic scheduled after hepatitis A case confirmed at Portland shelters
State health officials, who are dealing with rising numbers of hepatitis cases because of an increase in illicit drug injections, say a person stayed at two Portland shelters during the time that person was infectious.
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Resident claims Biddeford trying to circumvent ban on downtown parking meters
City officials say a plan to charge for parking in downtown lots doesn’t violate the intent of a 2014 law, but the resident who went to court says that’s ‘laughable.’
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Ogunquit residents move to recall officials who backed termination of fire chief
The recall effort targets three members of the town’s select board who vote to uphold the termination of Fire Chief Mark O’Brien at a tumultuous meeting Oct. 9.
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Crash caused delays on Maine Turnpike in Portland
The crash was reported before 8 a.m. between exits 48 and 46.
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Crash Monday morning disrupts traffic on Route 302 in Windham
Detours were set up in the area following a collision involving several cars, authorities say.
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State Theatre evacuated after man injured during concert
Police evacuated nearly 2,000 people from the theater Sunday night during a Dirty Heads show.