While they don’t mourn the death of Iran’s top military commander, they are concerned that the heightened tensions could lead to more pain and suffering for Iranian civilians, and put U.S. service members in harm’s way.
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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Galen Cole, well-known Maine veteran and philanthropist, dies at 94
The World War II veteran and businessman founded the Cole Land Transportation Museum and the Galen Cole Family Foundation.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
York police charge 4 people with OUI in 12-hour span
Police say 3 of the people accused of operating under the influence were involved in crashes.
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Biddeford firefighters union takes vote of no confidence in chief
The call for Scott Gagne to be replaced comes amid contract negotiations with the city.
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Close to a dozen people injured in 30-car pileup on Interstate 95 in Carmel
Police say ‘blinding sun’ may have led to the chain-reaction crash that closed the interstate south of Bangor for more than 3 hours while the wreckage was removed.
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Portland jetport plans more parking, new passenger lounge
The City Council on Monday will consider a request to appropriate $545,000 for the design of the projects.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
America’s Test Kitchen’s ‘Bowls’ is right on trend
Its ‘how to bowl’ guidelines are helpful, plus the test recipe was tasty and nicely balanced.
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Historic Biddeford clock tower moves closer to long-awaited restoration
The structure was moved gently Friday to a parking lot where it can be restored.
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Back-to-back storms leave much of southern Maine with a foot of snow
Snowfall totals were higher than expected, and many Mainers found themselves shoveling a path into 2020.
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Two Standish schools touched by crash that killed third-grader
The parents of 8-year-old Owen Oates remained hospitalized Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland.