Veterans across the state are being honored with parades, speeches and ceremonies as Maine marks Veterans Day this three-day weekend. In Portland, hundreds of people lined Congress Street Sunday morning, clapping and cheering as veterans groups, Scout troops and bands marched by. A rediscovered plaque honoring World War II veterans who worked at Pepperell Mill […]
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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Curbing Biddeford crossroad’s crash risk
The notorious Five Points is set for safety upgrades
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Historic Maine house makes its move
The Storer Garrison House, built with timbers that protected residents during a three-day attack in 1692, is moved 1,000 feet north Friday to save it from demolition.
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Historic Wells house will be moved Friday
Route 1 will be closed for several hours as the Storer Garrison House is moved to a new location.
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Avesta opens apartments in former Kennebunk school
The organization will announce the recipient of the annual Mike Yandell Award during a grand opening ceremony.
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Waterboro hand counting ballots after voting machine breaks
Town Clerk Yvette Murray said the machine, which she described as old, stopped working Tuesday, forcing officials to hand count 112 ballots.
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Incumbent councilors returned to Sanford board
Two veteran councilors and a political newcomer are elected to three-year terms on the Sanford Town Council.
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RSU 23 voters approve school budget on third try
Voters in Saco, Dayton and Old Orchard Beach had twice rejected the budget before the school board further reduced spending.
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Sanford election results several hours away
Election workers were still counting absentee ballots shortly after 11 p.m. and waiting for the town’s five polling places to report back numbers.
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Winter farmers market hopes for off-season growth spurt
With plenty of empty greenhouse space in the winter and a desire to support more local farmers, the owner of Highland Avenue Greenhouse decided to host a Sunday morning market.