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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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Cars slide off icy roads across southern Maine on Friday
Maine State Police troopers responded to 13 crashes and slide-offs on the Maine Turnpike and 15 on Interstate 295 on Friday, but only minor injuries were reported.
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Icy conditions deliver delays and a slick morning commute
A serious crash was reported in South Portland. It’s not immediately clear if the icy conditions were a factor in the crash.
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Crash deaths in Maine dropped to lowest number in nearly a decade
But state highway safety officials say pedestrian fatalities remain high and fewer people are using seatbelts at night.
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Portland police arrest burglary suspect inside Congress Street building
The building was broken into Sunday morning as well as the night before, police said.
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Crews begin work to remove grounded fishing trawler in Cape Elizabeth
The Tara Lynn II ran aground during the storm last Saturday after the pilot put the boat in autopilot and fell asleep.
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Clearing ‘complex and sensitive’ crash on I-295 required 15-hour closure
State police and towing companies needed special equipment to remove a tractor-trailer and the natural gas it carried, shutting down the heavily traveled highway through the evening commute and forcing drivers to detour onto local roads.
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New 3-year transportation plan includes $4.74 billion in projects and investments
State officials say the plan provides significant investment in Maine’s roads and bridges while also moving forward on initiatives to combat climate change.
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Portland hazard pay ends as state of civil emergency expires
During the state of civil emergency, Portland’s minimum wage increased to $22.50 an hour.
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Asylum seekers living in South Portland hotel on track to move out by June
MaineHousing, Catholic Charities and Prosperity Maine have seen recent success helping people find permanent housing, and many asylum seekers have received work authorization and found jobs.