Asian Americans in Maine have felt racial bias and feared the possibility of an incident like the attack on a family in Portland on Monday.
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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Raymond man killed in late-night crash
Adam Woodbrey, 33, died at the scene of the crash on Valley Road in Raymond.
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Portland police charge suspect in possible anti-Asian hate crime
Police say Troy Sprague harassed an Asian woman and her children Monday and damaged her car.
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One man dead, another injured after shooting in Wells
Police say the suspect in a Sunday afternoon shooting died by suicide as officers were responding to a house on Appletree Lane.
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Kittery council says 2 former members improperly investigated town employees
Charles Denault Jr. and Kenneth Lemont reportedly resigned from the council rather than face removal and censure, although Denault said he did nothing wrong and accused the town of ‘implicit defamation.’
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University of Maine System planning more traditional fall semester
Guidance released Wednesday says staff and students should plan for more in-person courses and activities, more students in residence halls and fewer restrictions on facilities.
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Police departments get new tool to reduce overdose deaths: fentanyl test strips
The strips can make users aware that the deadly opioid is present in drugs they are taking so they can take precautions.
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Summer in Maine just might be close to ‘normal’ this year
Public health experts are cautious, but with widespread vaccination the virus may be under enough control that activities can return closer to what they were before the pandemic.
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Maine Catholic churches will increase capacity this month
Bishop Robert Deeley says Catholic churches will allow for 50% capacity at all Masses starting in late March.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Standoff in Buxton ends after road closure, school lockdown
Michael Landry surrendered peacefully to authorities and is facing a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault.