Caribou native Jessica Meir tells students in Kennebunk about her experience with NASA as she awaits her first job in space.
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 Crime, News
Man charged with stealing drugs from South Berwick pharmacy
Police say Peter K. Garland may also be connected to fires that were started around the time of the pharmacy break-in.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Four arrested and 5th suspect found dead after Old Town meth lab fire
The body was found 2 days later at another location, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police seek driver of souped-up truck that led chase through Naples, Casco, Otisfield
A sheriff’s deputy tried to stop the pickup truck Monday night for erratic operation.
Posted inFootball, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
As iconic stadium deteriorates, Biddeford faces high cost to save it
Financial, emotional and safety issues complicate the next steps in deciding the fate of Waterhouse Field.
Posted inMaine, News
Survey: Pot may reduce patients’ opioid use
Chronic pain sufferers say they were able to cut their intake of prescription opioids and other medicines.
Posted inMaine, News
Passer-by in Brunswick pulls driver from car in flames
Police say the driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after the Wednesday night crash.
Posted inMaine, News
Multiple-vehicle crash in Scarborough is cleared
The crash occurred on Route 1 near Oak Hill Plaza.
Posted inMaine, News
Teen injured after crashing into South Portland building
Police say speed may have contributed to the crash early Monday morning.
Posted inMaine, News
Naples man who came to U.S. as a teen is detained, faces possible deportation
Otto Morales-Caballeros, who left Guatemala 20 years ago and has been working with federal officials to resolve his undocumented status, may have been swept up in the president’s enforcement crackdown.