The $50 million Lincoln Mill redevelopment project, first proposed 5 years ago, will have a formal groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.
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.
New teen center will open in former Biddeford church
My Place Teen Center, based in Westbrook, offers programming and food for at-risk children.
Coast Guard trying to determine if distress call was a hoax
In a series of calls, a man said Saturday that his boat had capsized off the coast of Kennebunkport with three children on board.
Adrienne Bennett, former LePage spokeswoman, announces bid to unseat Rep. Golden
The Waldo County native becomes the second Republican in the primary, and a third plans to announce this week.
Sanford schools reviewing official’s use of racial slur to make a point
Parents of a 4th-grader complained after an administrator used a racial slur when talking to their son about hurtful language during a disciplinary meeting with the biracial boy.
‘At a crisis point’: Lawmaker calls for ban on flavored vapes after 4 new cases of lung illness
Gov. Janet Mills is considering whether it is ‘appropriate’ to prohibit all e-cigarette products in Maine, a spokeswoman says.
Fryeburg man arrested after shooting inside house
Police say Michael Warren had been drinking before he fired a pistol twice at a 37-year-old man.
Mysterious Biddeford Pool pollution forces three-month shellfish closure
Advanced testing will be done to try to determine the source of bacterial contamination.
Cookbook on quick cooking a solid choice for beginners, those short on time or money
And despite her potty mouth, Granny’s pretty funny, too.
Ogunquit selectman charged with operating under the influence
Ogunquit police say John Daley, 56, was arrested after a traffic stop early Sunday morning on Berwick Road.