For some students, the first day of school Wednesday will be a short one – and forget the athletics.
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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Westfield man killed in ATV crash
70-year-old Gary Webber left a trail and struck a tree.
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One killed in crash between SUV, fuel truck on Gorham bypass
The SUV crossed the centerline and hit the tractor-trailer hauling fuel.
Posted inMaine Crime
New York man arrested after Westbrook search finds drugs, stolen gun
A 32-year-old man is charged with aggravated drug trafficking after police find fentanyl and cocaine.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values
Bishop Deeley plans day of repentance in response to abuse revelations
The event follows news that more than 1,000 were molested by priests in Pennsylvania, as well as the resignation of former Cardinal Theodore McGarrick of Washington.
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Jonesport man with “severe” medical issue found by state police after overnight search
Stanley Reynolds was reported missing late Sunday night.
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Naples man seriously injured in Sunday night crash
Police say Patrick Connolly ran a stop sign and hit an embankment on Route 11.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Saco furniture maker with social mission opening its doors to the public
Maine Woodworks is a program of Creative Work Systems, an agency that serves 400 adults with disabilities from Augusta to Biddeford.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Many of the dead seals that washed up on Maine’s coast had viruses, tests show
More testing is needed to identify the primary causes of the die-off, but at least some of the seals were infected with either avian influenza or distemper.
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Police identify Massachusetts man killed in Wells turnpike crash
Police say Uriel Vasquez, 19, was headed to a construction job in the Saco area.