Fearing that students who travel for spring break could bring the coronavirus back to Maine, the schools announce plans to transition to distance learning for the rest of this semester.
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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UMaine System prohibits nonessential travel, encourages students to stay on campus
Residence and dining halls will remain open during spring break next week, and students will not be charged for additional room and board costs.
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Viral advice: Keep your distance
Wary of the transmission of germs from everyday human interactions, businesses, churches and municipalities are taking some unusual precautions as they practice various examples of ‘social distancing.’ Welcome to the new normal.
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Saco police find missing teen
Officers had asked for the public’s help to find 16-year-old Elexis Rose.
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High turnout leads to shortage of Democratic primary ballots at some polling places
Tuesday marked the first time in 20 years that Mainers used a primary system to express their presidential preference, and in some polling places voters had to use photocopied ballots, which must be hand-counted and will delay the election results.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Biddeford man charged with hate crimes set to stand trial in federal court
Maurice Diggins is accused of attacking black men and breaking their jaws outside a Portland bar and at a Biddeford gas station in April 2018. His nephew, Dusty Leo of Biddeford, pleaded guilty in the assaults.
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Lebanon probing readiness of town’s fire-rescue department
The chief and deputy chief were placed on paid administrative leave this month.
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Sanford apartment fire displaces dozens of residents
The cause of the Thursday morning fire is being investigated by the Sanford Fire Department.
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Pennsylvania man killed in Aroostook County snowmobile crash
Eight people have died in snowmobile crashes this riding season in Maine, which is more than the 5-6 the state typically sees each winter.
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Rain, high winds disrupt power, rough up coastal Maine
The storm also dumped up to a foot of snow in the mountains, but skies cleared and bright sunshine appeared over southern Maine by Thursday afternoon, and power outages declined significantly.