Grace Benninghoff – Page 27 – The Portland Press Herald

Staff Writer

Grace covers city hall and Greater Portland for the Press Herald. She previously covered reproductive health for Texas Monthly and served as the local host of All Things Considered at Vermont Public. Before moving to Maine, Grace attended Columbia Journalism School in New York City and spent many years in Colorado and Oregon working in the non-profit sector. When she isn't reporting you can find her trail-running with her dog Loma, practicing her Spanish, surfing, or making pottery.

Local & State

‘It’s overwhelming’: Family of Lewiston victim joins national vigil ahead of meeting with Maine delegation

by Grace Benninghoff December 6, 2023December 7, 2023

Arthur Barnard and Kristy Strout attended the 11th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence and met hundreds of other people whose lives were inextricably altered by gun violence.

Local & State, News

This Lewiston family had never been on a plane. Now they’re in D.C. fighting to change gun laws.

by Grace Benninghoff December 5, 2023December 7, 2023

Arthur Barnard and Kristy Strout, the father and wife of Arthur ‘Artie’ Strout, are meeting with other families from all over the country who have lost loved ones to gun violence.

Local & State, News, Politics

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder reflects on a tumultuous and rewarding term

by Grace Benninghoff December 4, 2023December 3, 2023

Snyder will be succeeded by Mayor-elect Mark Dion at Monday night’s City Council meeting.

Local & State, News

Moved along: What it’s like to be homeless and repeatedly displaced

by Grace Benninghoff December 3, 2023December 3, 2023

Meet 35-year-old Desirae Rowe, one of the many people who have been caught up in the regular sweeps of Portland’s encampments.

Local & State

Portland’s new shelter for asylum seekers off to a smooth start

by Grace Benninghoff December 1, 2023December 2, 2023

The city said 120 people were moved from the Homeless Services Center to the new shelter in Riverside, ushering in their first night with a meal of traditional Congolese foods.

Local & State

Signs posted at Harbor View encampment warn of partial sweep

by Grace Benninghoff December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

The Maine Department of Transportation is prohibiting camping in at least some parts of the area as of Dec. 11.

Local & State

Portland’s departing health director is proud of the work she’s done

by Grace Benninghoff November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Kristen Dow is leaving her role as Portland’s director of health and human services to work for a national consultant. The search for her replacement has begun.