People and groups stake out some asphalt as they transform parking spots into creative spaces for the city’s second Park(ing) Day.
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
Bush award to be presented to Qatar education reform leader
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser will receive the George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service during a ceremony Thursday at the University of New England.
advertisement
Posted inNews
Portland’s Karen MacDonald named Maine Teacher of the Year
The innovative King Middle School teacher was honored Tuesday with an assembly attended by Education Commissioner Steve Bowen.
Posted inBusiness, News
Breakfast welcomes Maine’s new lobstermen’s union
The president of the new lobstermen’s union says he was overwhelmed by support across the state.
Posted inNews
Maine workers celebrated at annual Labor Day breakfast
The Southern Maine Labor Council’s annual Labor Day breakfast included a celebration of the new Maine Lobstermen’s Union.
Posted inNews
A dozen sites make Maine’s most endangered list
Maine Preservation shines a spotlight on the aging structures and says saving them helps communities.
Posted inNews
Woman injured in Port Clyde crash released from hospital
Allison Gold was injured and one of her sons killed when they were hit by a car near the Monhegan Boat Line dock.
Posted inNews
Voice of Maine classical music bids adieu
Suzanne Nance begins and ends her last ‘Morning Classical’ program with tears of gratitude.
Posted inNews
Thornton Academy students to get engineering head start
Completing certain classes at Thornton Academy will let students jump ahead at UMaine.
Posted inNews
Police: Man was distracted before being hit by train
Charles Hope, a 36-year-old transient, remains hospitalized at Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.