Kristen Miale founded Cooking Matters of Maine, a nutrition education program for low-income families.
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.
UNE gets $50K to expand pharmacy opportunities for grads
The College of Pharmacy will graduate its inaugural class next spring.
Biddeford deal to buy MERC to take longer than expected
The deal to close the trash incinerator is contingent on licensing to allow more waste at an Old Town landfill.
Feature Obituary: George Sanborn, loved family, politics, tolerated dog
POLAND – George Sanborn packed a lot of living into his 56 years. Whether it was spending time with his family, stumping for political candidates or playing music with his children, he was focused on making the most of each moment. “When we were making a bonfire, we could never add enough wood. When he […]
Yarmouth gunshots result in two arrests
Police were en route to a disturbance at 24 Granite St. when it escalated and the gunshots were fired.
Feature obituary: Catherine Russo, 64, passionate about caring for others, pro boxer
Catherine “Cathy” Russo would open her home and her heart to anyone who was alone at the holidays. Ms. Russo, a former boxer who was devoted to her family, died Friday after a brief bout with an aggressive form of cancer. She was 64. Ms. Russo grew up in Portland, the second-oldest of eight children. […]
Route 1 road project starts Monday in Biddeford
Crews will maintain two-way traffic during evening commuting hours.
Sun may have obscured boater’s vision in crash
Charles Whetham was killed when his skiff collided with a yacht.
Early on, Scarborough project to cause headaches
But town manager Tom Hall is confident that a few months of inconvenience will pay eventually pay off for the thousands of people who drive through Dunstan Corner every day.