While studying abroad in Rome, Ethan Mack has a chance encounter with the pontiff during his weekly Wednesday Mass.
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.
Drop in foreclosures, but not in Maine
With loan default notices also on the rise, observers say it will be a while before Maine sees a rebound like other states.
Loss of shrimp season hits the pocketbook hardest
The Gulf of Maine has been closed to shrimping for 2014 after last year’s low harvest.
Portland may become home to new pro lacrosse team
The Maine Moose Trax would start indoor play next fall, possibly at the civic center.
Maine man who shot ex-boyfriend wrote of his despair
But Patrick Milliner did not threaten violence before police say he killed Matthew Rairdon, 22, of Westbrook in an ambush.
Black Friday shoppers brave cold, lines for hot deals
Maine stores open at midnight to lines of hundreds of shoppers
Man surrenders after lengthy search of Saco River
After turning himself in to police, the 25-year-old is charged with refusing to submit to arrest.
Banded Horn Brewing brings hope, hops to Biddeford
The city embraces its first craft brewery – in a former mill building.
Missing South Berwick teen found in Virginia
Kimberly Sanborn was last seen Wednesday in New Hampshire.
Two arrested in Hollis box cutter stabbing
Police say the two suspects got into a drunken fight before allegedly stabbing a third man.