In what is believed to be a first for a county government in Maine, officials are partnering with a nonprofit on a 36-bed facility to combat the drug crisis.
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.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine ad campaign gives grim ‘dose of reality’ on painkillers
Three TV commercials show a mother finding an unresponsive son, a girl slumped over at a party and a teammate passing a painkiller to an injured friend.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Firefighters put out blaze at Sappi mill in Westbrook
A malfunctioning boiler started the small fire, according to a Sappi spokeswoman.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Biddeford nonprofit bicycle center names new director
Bronwyn Potthoff Barnett, who previously worked at the Community Bicycle Center, will lead the organization starting in August.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sky diver rescued from York County swamp after flying 3 miles off course
Rescuers use GPS coordinates from the cellphone of the 66-year-old California man, who thought he was about to land on a ‘small hill.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Source
Growers find ways to weather this summer’s lack of rainfall
With over half of Maine drier than normal or experiencing drought, irrigation systems are coming in handy.
Posted inLocal & State
Marcy’s Diner reopens after two-week hiatus
Owner Darla Neugebauer said she had to close while she recovered from conjunctivitis.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine ethics panel finds former Lewiston police chief falsified donor signatures
The commission determines William Welch signed the names of donors while trying to qualify for Maine Clean Election funds.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Portland Republicans to hold caucus to select Senate District 27 nominee
Mark Lockman, who had won the uncontested primary, recently withdrew from the race.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Marcy’s Diner in downtown Portland closes temporarily because owner is ill
The Portland breakfast spot made national headlines last year after a spat between owner Darla Neugebauer and the mother of a fussy toddler.