Ruth Brennan, 77, who has dementia, is reunited with relatives after a rescue dog locates her in dense woods in Waterford.
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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Four people sought in Biddeford double slaying
Police want to interview two men and two women seen fleeing the scene where two Maine men were shot inside an apartment building.
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Maine DEP continues cleanup of Gorham fuel spill
Officials from the agency are also checking drinking water wells for possible contamination caused by Wednesday’s tractor-trailer rollover.
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Selectman, Rotary leader seek Maine House District 7 nod
Robert ‘Bob’ Foley and Peter Leon are running for the Republican nomination.
Posted inPolitics
Veteran Maine Democrats compete in District 33 Senate primary
Longtime lawmaker Sen. John Tuttle’s challenger is Andrea Boland, a four-term state representative.
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Two Democrats seek nomination for Biddeford’s House District 11
Both Ryan Fecteau, 21, and David Flood, 58, have experience in local politics.
Posted inNews
11 Maine brownfield projects get $3.8 million from EPA
Since 2002, Maine has received more than $50 million from the brownfields program, created 750 jobs and assessed or cleaned up more than 1,500 acres across the state, according to Gov. LePage.
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Fired Berwick Academy teacher charged over ‘upskirt’ videos
In addition to one count of violation of privacy, more charges against Brian Sanborn are likely, police say, as they identify victims.
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Last man on the moon to speak in Portland
Eugene Cernan and Karen McBride of NASA’s Mars program will urge teens to explore careers in science.
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Elementary school ‘fails’ nearly double in annual Maine grading
The report cards say 93 Maine schools gained at least one letter grade and 155 slipped at least one. Educators slam the system, but others call it a tool for improvement.