They’re hoping the self-steering boat, powered solely by wind and currents and equipped with sensors and a camera, will find its way to Ireland.
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
Mainers wake to school closings and snowy morning commute
Some areas of the state were expected to see 7 inches of snow.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two people shot at party in Auburn
Police try to locate a 28-year-old transient they want to question about the incident.
Posted inNews, Politics
Marijuana legalization opponents criticized for coming up short on volunteers at start of recount
The No on 1 campaign had not provided the full roster of 10 volunteer counters for the first two and a half days of the statewide recount, but said a full contingent was working Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, News
Southern Maine’s first snowfall provides a taste of what’s to come
Monday’s light snow – ranging from 3.8 inches in Standish to 1.1 inches at the Portland airport – leads to numerous slide-offs and fender-benders throughout the region, as well as a run on snow tires, sand and ice melt.
Posted inMaine, News
Second Skowhegan mobile home fire reported in two days
The fire Sunday afternoon injured a woman who was smoking while using oxygen.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Ballot by ballot, recount of marijuana legalization vote begins in Augusta
The review of as many as 700,000 ballots from roughly 500 communities could delay implementation of the law even if the results are not overturned.
Posted inSource
Social enterprise takes root in delicate greens at Saco’s Cultivation Works Farm
Adults with disabilities work to gain financial independence and the skills needed to be working farmers.
Posted inMaine, News
Woman killed, 3 others injured in 2-truck collision in Windham
A 15-year-old female passenger is taken to Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police say.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
‘My French Family Table’ sets itself apart with photos
Beatrice Peltre’s book of nutritious dishes is inspired by French cooking and appeals to adults and children.