From the humblest beginnings, Don Gean imagined a future for southern Maine’s cast-offs and created a place in the world where they could live and thrive.
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 inNews
Saco moves toward replacing historic stone bridge with concrete span
City voters could decide in June whether to borrow nearly $1 million to replace Stackpole Bridge after rejecting a more expensive restoration proposal last year.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World, News
Bates College student found dead in Rome
Authorities say John Durkin, whose body is identified after being discovered Thursday in a railway tunnel, was hit by a train.
Posted inNews
Maine woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $3 million from bank customers
The Bucksport woman faces up to 35 years in prison on charges of embezzlement and filing false tax returns.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine one of most affordable states for home, auto insurance
The state has the third-lowest average auto insurance premium, according to a new report.
Posted inNews
Maine food bank receives $100,000 grant to fight winter hunger
A recent survey showed that 56 percent of clients who use Good Shepherd’s network of food pantries reported having to choose between paying for heat and paying for food.
Posted inNews
Maine man pleads guilty to illegally tattooing middle school girls
He will spend three years in prison for inking two 14-year-olds in his motel room, and for related sex and drug offenses.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine communities will pay less for waste disposal
Ecomaine is eliminating annual assessment fees, which will cut costs in half for its members.
Posted inNews
Pennsylvania news conference set on Maine man’s road-rage death
Authorities won’t say whether a suspect has been identified or if the public is in danger after Timothy Davison was fatally shot Saturday by another driver.
Posted inNation & World, News
For Mainer, a keepsake from the Pope
While studying abroad in Rome, Ethan Mack has a chance encounter with the pontiff during his weekly Wednesday Mass.