Winds gusted to 50 mph in southern and central Maine on Thursday.
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 inBusiness, Local & State
Outlets at Kittery will be razed and replaced with housing, hotel
The town has been exploring for years how to convert dying retail space into mixed-uses. The project includes a hotel aimed at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Students fight to save Sanford High’s alternative learning program
The district is considering cutting the program, which supports 40 students with serious mental health concerns, in an effort to close a projected $5 million budget gap without raising taxes 30%.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Wiggly Bridge proposes scaled-back expansion following whiskey fungus concerns
The distillery in York had hoped to build two new barns to store and age its whiskey. They’re altering those plans to alleviate concerns that the distillery is spreading a fungus to its neighbors.
Posted inLocal & State
South Portland may not be able to rebuild iconic fishing shacks
Fisherman’s Point is in federal flood and shoreland zones, and rebuilding there could affect flood insurance for neighboring property owners. But the historical society is holding out hope.
Posted inLocal & State
Unidentified driver killed in fiery crash on Maine Turnpike in York
Police and the state medical examiner are working together to identify the driver, according to police.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Man accused of breaking into Portland apartment to assault woman
Police say a 62-year-old woman was severely beaten inside her Congress Street apartment in January.
Posted inLocal & State
West Bath woman dies in crash on Maine Turnpike
One other driver was injured and four lanes were closed for hours following the crash, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Building community, one load of laundry at a time
In Portland, the Laundry Love initiative helps people get their laundry done once a month at no cost, but ‘it’s not just about about clean clothes,’ one volunteer says.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Life & Culture, Local & State
Paul Vermel, former Portland Symphony Orchestra conductor, dies at 99
The PSO’s first full-time conductor died Feb. 14, just 5 days before his 100th birthday.