In 2011, a middle school principal sent a letter home about the dangers of snorting Smarties. Now it’s being cited as part of a ‘dangerous new trend.’
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 inLocal & State, News
Maine food bank receives $100,000 grant to fight winter hunger
A recent survey showed that 56 percent of clients who use Good Shepherd’s network of food pantries reported having to choose between paying for heat and paying for food.
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Posted inNews
Failure of $75 million school bond has RSU 21 officials seeking alternatve
Many agree that the resounding defeat means that a new plan will have to be changed substantially.
Posted inNews
Scarborough Land Trust will buy former cattle farm
The Benjamin Farm property abuts the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
RSU 21 residents reject $75 million school renovation bond
The ambitious borrowing package fails by a margin of more than 2-to-1 in the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine man pleads guilty to illegally tattooing middle school girls
He will spend three years in prison for inking two 14-year-olds in his motel room, and for related sex and drug offenses.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Martin Luther King made a lasting first impression in Maine
The humble manner and powerful message of the civil rights icon left his Maine audience in awe.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Plans for Kennebunk High School arts center generate confusion
A private group is trying to raise $20 million to build a larger facility with performance and studio space for community use.
Posted inLocal & State, News
RSU 21 bond fuels $75 million debate
Residents of the Kennebunks and Arundel will decide Tuesday on the towns’ largest spending package ever.
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Kathy Duke, beloved advocate of Biddeford food pantry, dies
She was known for transforming Stone Soup into a community resource center.