Three towns in York County are using state grants to pay for new employees who help visitors follow coronavirus safety rules.
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 inAnimals, Local & State, News
Federal, state agencies investigate death of piping plover chick, destruction of nest enclosures
Nesting enclosures in Saco and Old Orchard Beach were destroyed on the night of July 4, resulting in the death of a federally protected chick.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
York town employee rescues diver in distress
A 57-year-old diver was exhausted and struggling in the current near Nubble Lighthouse when he was rescued Monday morning, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland police investigate shots fired into station parking garage
An officer who was inside the garage at the time was not injured, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Pared-down Maine school budgets head to voters for approval
Superintendents have made cuts to teaching positions and programs, while also anticipating pandemic-related expenses.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System students will return to campuses for fall semester
University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.
Posted inLocal & State, News
York police locate woman reported missing last week
Alice Schmidt of Cape Neddick was found safe a week after she was last seen, police reported Tuesday morning.
Posted inLocal & State
Saco ecology school creates green campus at River Bend Farm
A dining commons and dormitory at The Ecology School will be the most sustainable buildings in the Northeast when they are finished this fall, according to school leaders.
Posted inLocal & State, News
With fireworks displays called off, Mainers take matters into their own hands
Fireworks retailers are reporting a 100 to 200 percent increase in sales leading up to July Fourth, but many communities are reporting noise complaints and state fire officials are concerned about people shooting off their own displays amid tinder-dry conditions.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police investigate string of robberies in Greater Portland
A half-dozen robberies were reported this month in South Portland, Westbrook and Scarborough.