Each slice of French-Canadian tourtiere comes with memories of Christmas past.
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.
Three New Hampshire fugitives caught in York County
Two men were wanted on drug charges and a woman with them was wanted for obstruction.
Portland driver, 82, who hit pedestrian in parking lot had suspended license
Robert Carson’s Toyota Highlander hit Mary Anthoine in the parking lot of Pratt Abbott dry cleaners on Forest Avenue.
Arundel man charged with attempting to strangle woman
Police say Thomas Kimball, 22, was taken into custody shortly after the alleged assault Wednesday night.
Cumberland police on lookout for man in stolen Jeep possibly casing homes
The vehicle with Colorado plates was seen in several West Cumberland driveways during the past 24 hours.
After a slippery morning, snow mixes with rain and sleet to slow Tuesday evening commute
Police reported some storm-related accidents Tuesday, and a cold front was expected to move through Maine overnight into Wednesday, making shoveling difficult.
Sanford collision kills 88-year-old Wells man
Police say Donald Yeskoo lost control of his car on a snow-covered road and collided with a passing pickup truck.
Drunk South Portland woman crashed car into house, tried to flee, police say
The 31-year-old woman was shoeless and wearing pajamas when police caught her a short distance away.
Saco Island developer faces possible fine for tree cutting
Town officials and the developer will discuss the violation of shoreland zoning rules on Monday.
Police seek man who grabbed girl getting off bus in Parsonsfield
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. Monday in Kezar Falls village, police say.