Councilors say they need more information about the parking situation at the popular bakery before they vote to formalize the business’s use of the area in front of the building.
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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Sewing course takes on new life at Westbrook Adult Education
When Common Threads of Maine shut down its sewing training course in August, Westbrook school officials jumped at the chance to add more workforce training to its roster.
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Press Herald Toy Fund continues 75-year holiday tradition
The fund has provided toys to tens of thousands of Maine children since it was founded in 1949.
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A year after the Lewiston mass shooting, six portraits of grief
18 people were killed, 13 were shot and survived, and many others witnessed the deadliest attack in Maine’s history. A year later, we look at how some have navigated the aftermath.
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Lewiston counseling center helps community navigate grief from mass shooting
The Maine Resiliency Center opened just 19 days after the mass shooting and has become a critical resource for more than 400 people. Some are trying to keep it open permanently.
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As communities vote on field projects, voters question need for artificial turf
Bond proposals in South Portland, Kittery and Gray-New Gloucester would spend millions to bring artificial turf fields to their schools. District leaders say the grass fields are just in too bad shape to keep up with demand.
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Police investigate death of man hit by freight train in Old Orchard Beach
The area around the train station was roped off and the train sat in a crossing while police investigated how one person died and another was seriously injured. Police believe alcohol was a factor.
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Police on scene of train incident in Old Orchard Beach
The area around the train station has been roped off and a freight train is stopped on the tracks.
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Portland man accused of shooting teen on Forest Ave. charged with attempted murder
Police say Dominic Moncada-Sanchez was arrested and charged less than 24 hours after the shooting at the Meadowbrook Apartments complex.
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Teen shot in Portland early Tuesday in stable condition
Police did not identify the 17-year-old victim or release details about the circumstances of the shooting.