Suzanne Nance begins and ends her last ‘Morning Classical’ program with tears of gratitude.
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.
Thornton Academy students to get engineering head start
Completing certain classes at Thornton Academy will let students jump ahead at UMaine.
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.
Two firefighters injured in Ogunquit fire
The fire was in a building at 20 Shore Road, close to the busy town square.
Owner defends, plans to sell Scarborough quarantined pet store
She says she feels pressure from those who oppose commercial-scale breeding.
Scarborough store again quarantined for deadly dog virus
Little Paws on Payne Road can remain open during the two weeks but cannot sell any puppies.
Sanford police investigate abduction attempt
Police say a man tried to force an 18-year-old woman into his car Friday night near the center of the city.
Mainer in space discusses dramatic rescue, missing home
Astronaut Chris Cassidy and colleague Karen Nyberg talk to the Press Herald via video conference from the International Space Station.
Rail cars parked on siding leave some Mainers uneasy
The practice is common in South Portland, Scarborough and Yarmouth, but officials say it’s safe and response crews are well-trained.
Mousam River dams at turning point
A local group is hoping relicensing decisions about three dams will favor access for spawning fish.