While most have been peaceful, a large protest that began Monday night became violent early Tuesday morning, leaving several businesses vandalized or burglarized.
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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Public officials join peaceful protest at Portland City Hall
About 1,000 people crowded into and beyond City Hall Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, in Portland’s fifth protest in the past six days as protesters around the country demand an end to institutional racism and police brutality.
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Aroostook County man killed in late night ATV crash
Game wardens say Travis Haley of New Canada lost control while driving on a dirt road in Fort Kent.
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Alain Nahimana, who founded Maine immigrant center, has died
Nahimana was executive director of the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center and a longtime advocate for immigrants.
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Pandemic doesn’t stop some Maine yard sales as peddlers get creative
While each house has different rules for sanitation and distancing, loyal yard sale fans say the annual ritual gives them a feeling of community, and normalcy.
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Indoor religious services can resume, but many faith communities will wait
While some Catholic and Baptists churches plan to reopen, many Maine churches, mosques and synagogues plan to wait because of safety concerns.
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Limerick woman killed in single-car crash
The crash occurred Wednesday night on Doles Ridge Road in Limington.
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Sanford police investigate fatal motorcycle crash
The crash was reported just before 10 p.m. Wednesday on Main Street in Springvale.
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Maine high schools get creative to salvage graduations
Unable to host traditional ceremonies because of the pandemic, schools opt for drive-in ceremonies, video productions and small gatherings to honor the Class of 2020.
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City and town halls in southern Maine begin to reopen to the public
As municipal offices open back up, officials are still encouraging Maine residents to do business online when they can.