Caribou native Jessica Meir is among the 18 candidates training for NASA’s 3 crewed Artemis missions.
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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Four decades later, no answers in mysterious case of missing Kittery man
Reeves Johnson III left work in February 1983 and was never heard from again. His cabin in Kittery was emptied, and few clues were ever found. A new detective is trying to finally find answers for the family.
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First lady Jill Biden to visit Maine next week
The first lady is expected to talk about the importance of workforce training programs for high school and community college students.
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Canada highlights border failures after Maine guns were used in 2020 mass shooting
Three of the guns used in Canada’s deadliest mass shooting came from Maine. A commission studying the shooting said border officials failed to communicate their concerns about the suspect.
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Fifty years later, Vietnam veterans ‘refuse to be forgotten’
Ceremonies across the country on Wednesday will mark the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last U.S. combat troops from Vietnam.
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Lake Region High School goes on ‘soft lockdown’ after unknown juvenile seen on campus
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said there was no threat and issued a trespass order to a juvenile who was seen walking through the school Tuesday morning.
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Student injured in Portland school bus crash
Police say the bus was stopped in a left-hand turn lane when it was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer Tuesday morning.
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Small Maine library at center of town funding battle
The Hollis Center Public Library, one of two in the York County town, has become a source of friction as officials wrestle with budget concerns.
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Full Plates Full Potential awarded $10 million to bring local ingredients to school menus
The organization is one of four nationwide to receive a share of the $50 million from the USDA’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.
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Portland police ask community to be on lookout for suspected burglars
Police say it appears that a small group of men posing as delivery drivers appear to be targeting the homes of Asian families.