Residents of retirement communities in Maine are resuming activities and visits, now that most are vaccinated.
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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Portland seeks proposals for municipal bike-share program
Such programs have surged in popularity in many large American cities and are hailed as a way to reduce vehicle congestion and related pollution while encouraging healthy lifestyles.
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Wreckage of Emmy Rose located off coast of Massachusetts
Four men died when the Portland-based fishing vessel sank off Cape Cod in November, near the end of a multiday trip to catch groundfish.
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Maine lawmaker sued for clear-cutting neighbors’ land
The lawsuit claims that Rep. Heidi Sampson and Robert Sampson of Alfred cut more than 4,344 trees from the neighbor’ property, then built a barn, stable and gated horse paddock on the area.
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Pandemic-driven demand for bikes is making them a hot item for thieves
Portland police have received 61 reports of bicycle thefts this year, reflecting a national trend spurred by a shortage that makes it easy for thieves to sell stolen bikes.
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Portland eases safety protocols for city buildings, but masks still required
Visitors and employees who work with the public must continue to wear masks while in City Hall and other public buildings.
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Maietta Construction agrees to pay $25,000 fine for filling wetlands in Scarborough
Under the terms of a consent decree, the Scarborough company also will pay for wetland restoration projects costing about $850,000 at its property on Pleasant Hill Road.
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Forensic anthropologist helps police investigate bones found in Casco shed
Marcella Sorg, a research professor at the University of Maine, has been consulting with the state’s chief medical examiner since 1977.
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High school graduations take a step toward normalcy
The Class of 2021 in high schools across Maine will graduate next month in ceremonies that will feel more traditional than they did last year.
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Man charged with assaulting woman at Portland bus stop
Police allege Marcus Trusty, 41, assaulted a woman he knew while they waited for a bus.