There were more than 1,100 reported cases of Lyme disease in Maine in 2012, a record high that will likely be topped in 2013.
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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Maine activists, acclaimed film call for action to end U.S. hunger
On Tuesday night, 452 people stood in line for their dinner at Preble Street — more than twice the number who gathered hours later to call for an end to hunger . . .
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Sundance film screenings in Portland take aim at hunger problem
“A Place at the Table,” which was a selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, tells the true stories of three people who don’t know where their next meal will come from.
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Old Orchard councilors now all facing recall
The three remaining councilors are notified that petitioners collected enough signatures.
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Money woes threaten Biddeford neighborhood center
Without additional financial support, its executive director says, the Joyful Harvest Neighborhood Center will have to close in June.
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Petitions verified; four facing Old Orchard recall vote
The beach town’s three remaining councilors could be added to the ballot by the time voting is set.
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Shelter seeking puppy that may have been stolen
Walton, a 4-month-old puppy, went missing from the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk on Sunday afternoon.
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Second set of petitions tries to oust OOB councilors
Recall efforts now target all seven Old Orchard Beach councilors, and the fired town manager has sued.
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Maine polio survivor travels globe to fight disease
Ann Lee Hussey has visited some of the world’s poorest places to give vaccines and comfort the suffering.
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Racial slur alleged in Old Orchard recall encounter
An African-American collecting signatures says a town councilor called him an offensive name.