Four residents of The Atrium at The Cedars recall how the attack on Dec. 7, 1941, profoundly affected their younger years.
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
Maine’s most famous lighthouse among customers that lost power Wednesday
Most customers got power back by the afternoon, after high winds overnight and Wednesday morning knocked out power to thousands.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine mother, son charged with theft of rare antique firearms
The guns from the early 1900s have a combined value of more than $20,000 and have not been recovered, police say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Waterboro man charged with OUI after crashing car near his home
A passerby reported seeing the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Sunday night in the woods on Middle Road.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine woman is a finalist for CNN Hero of the Year
Giving hope to other seriously ill children has long helped a Springvale mother to deal with the death of her own 8-year-old son in 1997.
Posted inMaine, News
Casco Bay Bridge reopened to traffic after morning crash
Traffic is reportedly moving both ways across the span.
Posted inMaine
Game warden finds missing Bradford woman
Lisa Brasslett is in fair condition and being treated at a Bangor hospital, according to officials.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Black Friday shoppers flock to scaled-back midnight openings
Despite fewer stores participating, the Maine Mall was mobbed with teens, while Freeport drew an all-ages crowd.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Black Friday shoppers flock to Maine stores for predawn deals
Although fewer stores opened at midnight, the Maine Mall was mobbed with teenagers, while Freeport drew an all-ages crowd.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
‘The Perfect Cookie’ brings back memories of perfect Christmases
If you have space for just one cookie cookbook, let this be the one.