Actually, the newly hatched mallards make the trip from their rooftop nest to the Saco River in a construction bucket.
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 inAnimals, Maine, News
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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Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Coalition forms to oppose marijuana legalization campaign
Mainers Protecting Our Youth and Communities includes volunteers who work in law enforcement and public health.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
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.
Posted inMaine
Charged with arson, Old Orchard Beach fire chief steps down
Ricky Plummer is accused of starting a 42-acre marsh fire last month in Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Some Maine absentee ballots delayed slightly because of late printer shipment
But election officials say there is still plenty of time for people to vote before the June 14 primary.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine summit grapples with drug-impaired driving
Police, prosecutors and experts say more education is needed as they talk about how to tackle the issue of drivers getting behind the wheel after using marijuana and other drugs.
Posted inMaine, News
Videos capture spectacular streaking meteor in Northeast
Sgt. Tim Farris was parked in front of the Central Fire Station on Congress Street watching for speeders when a fireball lit up the sky behind Franklin Towers.