Four survivors and their families tell their stories. ‘It’s mixed emotions everywhere. I don’t even know what to think or what to say or what to feel.’
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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Maine astronaut Jessica Meir inducted into International Air & Space Hall of Fame
The Caribou native was the first Maine woman to travel to space and is training for a future mission to the moon.
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Former state lawmakers hope to become Biddeford’s next mayor
Susan Deschambault and Martin Grohman are running to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Casavant, who decided not to run for reelection after six consecutive terms.
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As homelessness grows outside areas with shelters, communities forced to prepare
In Westbrook, officials are weighing a zoning change that would allow the creation of smaller shelters. There is no current proposal to build one, but the city wants to be ready.
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Wells man pleads guilty to charge in connection with Capitol riot
David Ball, who was spotted wearing a sweatshirt with his company’s logo, faces to up 6 months in prison for demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Missing Gorham woman killed in turnpike crash
Police had issued a silver alert for Jean Robinson after she failed to arrive in Southwest Harbor on Tuesday.
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As Old Orchard Beach wrestles with short-term rental rules, tourism and housing collide
A proposal for a moratorium on new short-term rentals is unlikely to move forward in the tourist-heavy town, but the council may still discuss whether more regulation is needed.
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Buxton community comes together for family after devastating house fire
The Poitras family lost their home to an accidental fire on Sept. 16 that left much of the house damaged by smoke and water.
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Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
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District attorney asked to investigate misappropriation of Gray town funds
An annual town audit uncovered several financial issues, including a large payout of sick time to an employee leaving their job, which was later reported to investigators.