The Biddeford-based nonprofit pairs veterans for home visits with other vets who may have outlived friends and family.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham is a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. 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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‘Band of rookies’: Biddeford High resurrects marching band program
After a 10-year hiatus, Tiger Pride makes a triumphant return to the community.
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East Baldwin man killed in early-morning crash
Police believe speed was a factor in the single-car crash.
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Maine astronaut Chris Cassidy is headed back to space, where he’ll find another Mainer
The York native is set to travel in April to the International Space Station, where he will spend nine days with fellow Mainer Jessica Meir before she returns to Earth.
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York agrees to pay $75,000 fine for building seawall without a permit
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection says the town violated the Natural Resources Protection Act by not obtaining a permit before building the stepped seawall along Long Sands Beach.
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Saco and Westbrook mayors lose in upsets while Biddeford leader wins 5th term
Mayor Alan Casavant wins a narrow victory in Biddeford; City Councilor William Doyle upsets incumbent Marston Lovell in Saco, and Michael Foley narrowly defeats incumbent Mike Sanphy in Westbrook.
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Portland’s mayoral race, other local elections to drive voter turnout Tuesday
Statewide turnout is expected to be light on Election Day, but higher in Portland and some other communities with hot local races.
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Buxton sets date for special town election
Residents will go to the polls Jan. 7 to elect a new select board member to replace Jean Harmon, who resigned earlier this month.
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UNE students will provide free dental care on Friday
Dental students in Portland will provide free dental care to uninsured patients who cannot afford treatment, as part of the annual Dentists Who Care for ME program by the Maine Dental Association.
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Watch: Maine astronaut Jessica Meir talks to students in Earth-to-space call
During an Earth-to-space call that will be shared live online, Caribou’s Jessica Meir will speak with students from her hometown.