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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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Sale of 6 acres on Saco Island leaves plan for major development in doubt
A Massachusetts developer buys 2 troubled properties at auctions, including the proposed site of a $40 million mixed-use project called The Waters.
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Lawsuit accuses Saco developer of stealing money as properties go to auction
Bernard Saulnier is accused by his business partner of taking money from their company to pay for other business dealings and personal debts.
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Sinkhole causes partial road collapse in Westbrook
Crews were expected to start repairing the damage on Spring Street on Friday afternoon.
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Concerns about endangered birds won’t stop July 4 fireworks show in Old Orchard Beach
The Independence Day show will go on as planned despite the proximity of a piping plover nest to the area where the town stages its traditional fireworks display.
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Woman found dead Monday near Portland swimming pool was cyclist
Police say the death does not appear suspicious, but the state medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
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Lifeguard shortage makes summer staffing a challenge on southern Maine beaches
The state and several towns have increased starting pay to try to recruit more lifeguards for public beaches.
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Truck crashes, spills 3,000 gallons of milk on I-95 in Falmouth
The Exit 52 on-ramp in Falmouth was closed for several hours after the crash at 1 p.m.
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After blaze in New Gloucester, chief sounds alarm about shortage of firefighters
Tom Printup says firefighters had to muster from 3 towns for Thursday’s predawn fire and wouldn’t have been able to handle it if the dwelling had been larger or occupied.
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Van crashes into Portland building
Police say one person was injured in incident Tuesday morning at the intersection of Dartmouth and Freeman streets.