Here and across the U.S., a rash of menacing incidents following the Parkland massacre hobbles efforts to restore students’ sense of safety.
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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York County woman stabbed ex-boyfriend with cordless screwdriver, police say
Police arriving on the scene found the victim with ‘substantial’ lacerations to his hand.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
High-speed chase and crash in stolen U-Haul lands Portland man in jail – again
The incident Sunday night is the second time since October that the suspect stole a U-Haul truck and crashed it, police say.
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Scarborough principal wants to stay but district may not let him
David Creech rescinds his resignation after an outpouring of support from students and parents, but he’s been told the district won’t renew his contract after this school year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Labor law change opens career paths to young students in Maine
High schoolers can do paid internships in new trades now that limits on working with hazardous machinery have been eased.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
At Riverton Elementary, students discovering the joy of the ukulele
Former city planning director Lee Urban is passing on his love of the instrument at an after-school camp.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Portland Hannaford distribution center workers return to jobs after strike
Union workers at the plant launched a 24-hour walkout Wednesday morning after rejecting a contract offer.
Posted inMaine Crime
Yarmouth police arrest 4 juveniles after rash of smashed mailboxes
The same juveniles are suspected of doing similar damage in other towns, police say.
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Newspapers take Biddeford to court over effort to curb deliveries of free papers
Companies that deliver unsolicited publications say the city’s new rules infringe on their constitutional rights.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
University of Maine names four finalists for president
The candidates will each visit Maine beginning next week to meet with faculty and students.