At least 6 cases of pertussis are reported at the city’s primary school and junior high school and parents are being warned to get booster vaccinations for their children.
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools preparing to set policies for suicide prevention
A Lewiston teenager’s death last year led to a law that all districts formalize protocols by the fall, and some already have them.
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Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
‘Everyday Korean’ delivers on its promise of ‘cooking with a modern twist’
The cookbook is a good introduction to an unfamiliar cuisine.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two decades later, the sting of Gorham teen’s unsolved slaying endures
Robert Joyal died in a Portland stabbing in 1998, and his family is still pleading for answers.
Posted inMaine
Casco man seriously injured in Harrison crash
Deputies believe speed and alcohol were factors in the Wednesday night crash.
Posted inMaine
Power companies working to restore power to thousands after wind storm
Central Maine Power reported outages throughout the day after strong winds swept through Thursday morning.
Posted inMaine
Man found dead, naked in Scarborough died of natural causes, police say
Raymond Frank, 63, was killed by a heart attack.
Posted inMaine
Scarborough man found dead, naked had heart attack, police say
Raymond Frank, 63, was found early Sunday morning on Skyline Street.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Spike mat stops another stolen U-Haul – painted black to hide logos
The high-speed chase ends in Standish, and a 25-year-old Bridgton man wanted in connection with a burglary is taken into custody.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Crime lab says cookies from day care caper were clean
Staff at the Bangor center reported feelings of marijuana intoxication, but the baked goods tested normal.