Library directors throughout the state say temporarily losing the book sharing will be a challenge going into their busiest time of year.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham is a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. 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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More than half of food-insecure Mainers can’t get food stamps
More Maine households are relying on the state’s network of food pantries and meal programs to bring home enough groceries to feed their families, according to Good Shepherd Food Bank.
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York becomes first Maine town to ban single-use plastic utensils
The new regulations for plastic straws, utensils and stir sticks go into effect in 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Outdoors
As ‘glamping’ becomes more popular, Sanford may hit pause on new campgrounds
The City Council is considering a moratorium to give the city time to ensure its rules for campgrounds reflect modern camping. But the pause is putting one couple’s plans to open a ‘glampground’ along Sand Pond at risk.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System chancellor appointed to international commission against death penalty
Dannel Malloy signed a bill repealing the death penalty while serving as governor of Connecticut in 2012.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Body found in mud flats near former B&M Baked Beans plant in Portland
A passerby reported the body near the former B&M building late Tuesday morning.
Posted inLocal & State
Two people die in Old Town car crash
Maine State Police say it appears the driver of a Jeep lost control as he tried to pass another car on on I-95.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Religion and Values
Maine Catholics celebrate installment of 13th bishop of Portland
James T. Ruggieri was ordained Tuesday as the 13th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
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Wells man who attacked NYPD officers with knife had untreated mental illness, attorneys say
Trevor Bickford, 20, pleaded guilty to the Dec. 31, 2022, assault and is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court in New York on Thursday. He faces up to 120 years in prison for 3 counts of attempted murder.
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UMaine student hit by university vehicle on Orono campus
The student was hit Friday morning on Long Road, school officials said.