In June 2020, Jack Weeks, 17, was instantly paralyzed in a diving accident. He is determined to work hard to keep getting stronger.
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 inFood & Dining, Recipes
Shaker holiday baking traditions endure in the hands of Brother Arnold
It’s a busy time of year in the kitchen at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, even without visitors to the annual Christmas Fair.
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Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Attention birders! The Maine Bird Atlas needs your help
An online meeting Thursday will update birders on how to help with the statewide citizen science project by reporting bird sightings.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cumberland County Jail reports 15 active cases of COVID-19
The numbers are improving at the jail, which began dealing with a new wave of infections early last month.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
Posted inLocal & State
School bus with 31 students aboard crashes in Naples, but no injuries reported
The bus struck an SUV in the rear, pushing it into another car and the Lake Region Convenience store.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Beep beep! This roadrunner hitched a ride from Las Vegas to Maine
Avian Haven in Freedom is working with wildlife officials to get the bird native to the Southwest back to Nevada.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Inside an alleged marijuana conspiracy aided by law enforcement for cash and cars
Federal authorities say a Maine man ostensibly selling medical marijuana made millions with co-conspirators in illicit sales.
Posted inLocal & State
Jolted by suicides, Navy veteran embarks on life-saving mission
The Maine Veterans Project helps veterans connect over shared struggles, then uses ‘the power of community’ to keep them safe.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Memorial service honors David Flanagan, Maine business icon and former CMP chief
Flanagan was most widely known for his 1990s leadership at Central Maine Power, where he used his finely honed business instincts and dry humor to build trust in the utility.