It remains unclear what data Gov. Paul LePage uses when he asserts that asylum seekers are responsible for increases in illnesses.
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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Cases of infectious disease rise, but data show no clear links to immigrants
Gov. Paul LePage again blames asylum seekers for the increase in Maine, but that can’t be confirmed in available public health records.
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Missing Ellsworth teen safe, dropped off at hospital
An investigation is ongoing into what happened to Khaitlynn Prosser from the time she left the Ellsworth Library on Wednesday evening until she was dropped off at the medical facility Thursday afternoon.
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Plans to improve Wood Island Lighthouse move forward
The Biddeford Planning Board votes in favor of a contract zone that would allow a septic system to be installed at the keeper’s house.
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Biddeford mill owners lead ducklings to water and watch them swim: See video
Actually, the newly hatched mallards make the trip from their rooftop nest to the Saco River in a construction bucket.
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Westbrook shelter caring for dogs rescued from South Korean meat farm
Five of the 250 dogs that were saved are at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, getting training that could make them suitable for adoption.
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Pilot forced to make emergency landing in Aroostook County lake
Police say Greg Lizotte received minor injuries after his Cessna lost power and landed in Brackett Lake.
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Coalition forms to oppose marijuana legalization campaign
Mainers Protecting Our Youth and Communities includes volunteers who work in law enforcement and public health.
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Maine mallard mom makes rooftop nest, but what’s a duckling to do?
Employees of the Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford call the Maine Warden Service, which plans to lead the ducklings safely to water once they hatch.
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Man broke into Berwick apartments to shower and drink beer, police say
Todd LeGrand, 53, of New Hampshire also is accused of letting several horses out of a barn.