High school juniors improve their math and writing scores from last year, but reading scores are down. Statewide, students’ science scores also are up.
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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Dog rescued from frozen lake in Waterboro
Firefighter pulls the golden retriever out after it fell through Little Ossipee Lake.
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Group unveils details of Maine marijuana legalization plan
It seeks to give rural farmers a boost and proposes pot social clubs, growing in homes, edible products and an 8 percent tax on sales.
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Legalize Maine pitches legalization of pot social clubs
The group is also planning marijuana-fueled economic development to revive rural Maine’s economy.
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Plan would put hotel, apartments, restaurants in historic Biddeford mill
City officials say a private developer is finalizing plans to redevelop the Lincoln Mill now that a notorious trash incinerator has been removed from a neighboring site.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New York clothing designer revives Biddeford textile factory
Angelrox’s owner combines entrepreneurial spirit to grow a company in Maine with charitable impulse for the area.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Fairfield man charged with stabbing brother in Kennebunkport
Police say children were in the home on Log Cabin Road when the attack occurred.
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20 dentists to provide free dental care Friday
Last year’s Dentists Who Care for ME event treated an estimated 600 patients who could not afford to pay for regular dental care.
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Another crash ends young lives, stuns Maine town
The community mourns two recent graduates of Sacopee Valley High School in Hiram, a year after enduring similar sorrow when a student-athlete died in an accident.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest Gray man, seize heroin worth $10,000
Angel Velez, 49, who was arrested last June in a domestic violence case, was prohibited from contacting the victim or possessing illegal drugs.