Police say a 39-year-old man was seriously injured after he was shot Tuesday night on Preble Street in Portland.
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
Biddeford rehab project transforms home and students, has community building for the future
A team effort by Rotarians, the city of Biddeford and the Center of Technology provides on-the-job experience to young people learning trades, and ‘the work speaks for itself.’
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Sanford students delving into mystery of child’s grave
Teacher Paul Auger sets them to work – and learn – after a child’s remains are found in a long-abandoned cemetery.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman charged with OUI after car crashes into Arundel Fire Station
Kastara Ylonen allegedly slammed her car into a building that is used as sleeping quarters for firefighters.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Sanford man charged with selling meth
Shane Thyng was arrested Tuesday at his home and charged with drug trafficking.
Posted inMaine, News
Truck spills foul-smelling chicken parts on St. John Street
The spill stretched for about a mile between Park and Brighton avenues.
Posted inMaine, News
York residents voice opposition to plan to relocate toll plaza
Many of the roughly 200 people who attend a public hearing are concerned about light, noise and air pollution, and urge the Turnpike Authority to consider an all-electronic system.
Posted inMaine, News
Proposal to relocate York toll plaza heads for public hearing
The controversial plan calls for a $40 million 15-lane plaza a mile and a half north of the existing one.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As Maine towns face sticky issues raised by recreational pot, some just say no
Voting this month in Lebanon made the York County town the latest ‘dry town’ in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, That Moment
Daughter carries on tradition at Montsweag, but says it’s still ‘Mama’s flea market’
Gena Kilkenny opened the market in Woolwich for its 40th anniversary season, and her mother was never far from her mind.