The commission is looking for ways to reduce or eliminate food insecurity across the country
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.
Brunswick police identify man found dead in New Meadows River
The death of David Dolan, 51, did not appear to be a crime, according to police
Aroostook County boy found safe after night in the woods
Tait Margison of Westmanland got lost as his family searched woods near his house for the family border collie.
Smoking likely to blame for Westbrook apartment fire that displaces 10
One person is treated for smoke inhalation after a fire on Bridge Street.
Got an itchy rash? Browntail moths out in force in Maine, spreading noxious hairs
It’s a problem unique to the coast and could last into next year, but protecting yourself isn’t easy.
Quiet dining with kids calls for juggling act
Parents have ways to settle unruly children and restaurants have their strategies too, but when all else fails it’s polite to leave the room.
Old Orchard Beach might limit sex offender living areas
Neighborhoods near parks, the beach and other places where children gather would be off-limits under the plan to be voted on Tuesday.
Biddeford neighborhood rattled by latest ‘swatting’ hoax
No one is hurt but some neighbors are traumatized as police responded to a bogus report of a shooting, the third ‘swatting’ incident this month.
As NASA’s chief astronaut, former Mainer is over the moon
Chris Cassidy, a York High graduate, follows the ‘pretty cool company’ of Deke Slayton and Alan Shepard.
Portland Symphony Orchestra to perform at Fort Williams Park
The concert on July 25 will celebrate Cape Elizabeth’s 250th anniversary.