State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
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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Developers pull plug on Cape Elizabeth affordable housing project
The proposal for Dunham Court drew opposition from people who criticized its location, size and financing.
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Biddeford, state officials studying ways to alleviate traffic congestion on Route 111
A public meeting is scheduled for Dec. 14 to gather feedback from commuters impacted by traffic conditions on Route 111 west of Exit 32.
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School bus with 31 students aboard crashes in Naples, but no injuries reported
The bus struck an SUV in the rear, pushing it into another car and the Lake Region Convenience store.
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Portland food program launching effort to better meet immigrants’ needs
Wayside Food Programs held focus groups to learn which foods it should provide to help feed an increasingly diverse population.
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‘Prettiest’ balsam fir on Epping Street arrives in Portland’s Monument Square
The tree was a gift to Richard Olsen, who died last year but long dreamed of having one of his trees chosen for the display.
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Beep beep! This roadrunner hitched a ride from Las Vegas to Maine
Avian Haven in Freedom is working with wildlife officials to get the bird native to the Southwest back to Nevada.
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Inside an alleged marijuana conspiracy aided by law enforcement for cash and cars
Federal authorities say a Maine man ostensibly selling medical marijuana made millions with co-conspirators in illicit sales.
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Prospect of rent hikes at Pepperell Mill causing ‘frenzy of concern’ about ripple effect in Biddeford
While tenants worry they won’t be able to afford to stay once the complex is sold, Biddeford leaders say big increases could drive up the market rate.
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Jolted by suicides, Navy veteran embarks on life-saving mission
The Maine Veterans Project helps veterans connect over shared struggles, then uses ‘the power of community’ to keep them safe.