Caribou native Jessica Meir is among the 18 candidates training for NASA’s 3 crewed Artemis missions.
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.
Four decades later, no answers in mysterious case of missing Kittery man
Reeves Johnson III left work in February 1983 and was never heard from again. His cabin in Kittery was emptied, and few clues were ever found. A new detective is trying to finally find answers for the family.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Maine next week
The first lady is expected to talk about the importance of workforce training programs for high school and community college students.
Canada highlights border failures after Maine guns were used in 2020 mass shooting
Three of the guns used in Canada’s deadliest mass shooting came from Maine. A commission studying the shooting said border officials failed to communicate their concerns about the suspect.
Fifty years later, Vietnam veterans ‘refuse to be forgotten’
Ceremonies across the country on Wednesday will mark the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last U.S. combat troops from Vietnam.
Full Plates Full Potential awarded $10 million to bring local ingredients to school menus
The organization is one of four nationwide to receive a share of the $50 million from the USDA’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.
As enrollment grows, Maine community colleges look at options for housing students
Enrollment in Maine’s community colleges is up 12% since the state created a free tuition program, but student housing is falling short of demand at many campuses.
Gunfire from Berwick shooting range riles neighbors
Residents of North Berwick say the noise is so loud and constant that they can’t spend time outside and are worried about stray bullets – but local officials say the range operates within the law.
New Bowdoin president a psychology professor, dean with a global perspective
Safa Zaki is the first woman to lead the college in its 229-year history.
Search continues for missing Topsham women
Police say Kimberly Pushard and Angela Bussell were last seen at an Irving gas station in Penobscot County.