Young refugees in high school and college tell Kelly Clements, a Maine native, that they have found a ‘welcoming, engaging and supportive’ community here.
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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Snowmobiler from Buxton killed in collision with SUV
Police say the 54-year-old woman died when her snowmobile was hit as she tried to cross Rankin Road.
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Maine finds itself digging out of yet another snowstorm
Inland areas bore the brunt of the heavy, wet snow, which caused tens of thousands of power outages Thursday.
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Maine students’ joy over snow days could turn to gloom in June
Most school districts already have had four or five cancellations, and more storms could push classroom time deeper into summer.
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Maine in big-dig mode after storm drops 2 feet of snow in many areas, and more is on the way
As cities and towns clean up from a powerful storm that caused crashes and disrupted routines, they brace for yet another blow Wednesday.
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Maine sees big surge in medical pot growers and patients
Observers link the 2016 increase to gaining experience in advance of recreational-use sales and to more interest in cannabis for treating chronic pain.
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Police find body of Belmont man outside house in Waldo
They found Edwin Littlefield’s body when responding to a 911 call Wednesday night.
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Passionate Patriots fan dies soon after Super Bowl win, elated in his final moments
Robert Pons’ life of devotion to family and New England sports ends after the historic game.
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Pepperell Mill Campus evolving into economic engine for Biddeford
Eventide’s commissary kitchen will join an eclectic mix of businesses in York County’s largest mixed-use development.
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Family waits, hopes to be reunited with daughter left in Iraq
Labed Al-Hanfy’s daughter is in immigration limbo because of President Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.