SCARBOROUGH — Cars zoom around the track in a blur, the smell of exhaust and rubber fills the air and fans pack the grandstand to cheer on their favorite drivers.
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.
BEACH TO BEACON 10K ROAD RACE: Falmouth’s Shaw beats ex- teammate
CAPE ELIZABETH — Ethan Shaw knew he’d probably trail Jonny Wilson soon after the start of the TD Beach to Beacon.
Maine Men: Shaw surges ahead to get his first win
Ethan Shaw gets past Jonny Wilson, his former teammate at Falmouth, to post the top time by a Maine man.
Time Warner, Hearst Television reach agreement to end blackout
The cable company says the long-term agreement will mean the return of WMTW for its Maine customers.
Toddler burned in fire pit moves out of intensive care
The toddler is doing well, according to Lebanon officials.
Farm camp program expands its offerings
SCARBOROUGH — Collecting eggs and feeding chickens is an exciting chore at farm camp.
Family farm camp grows into Long Barn Educational Initiative
SCARBOROUGH — Collecting eggs and feeding chickens is an exciting chore at farm camp.
Magazine ranks Ogunquit as ‘best beach town’
Three other York County communities also make Yankee Magazine’s list of the Top 25 Beach Towns in New England.
Valentino leading in state Senate primary race
Rep. Linda Valentino is running against Rep. Don Pilon for the Senate District 5 Democratic nomination.
Political newcomer Patrick Calder likes ‘new, novel’ ideas
Patrick Calder is young for a congressional candidate, but he sees that as an advantage.