Local newspapers detailed many aspects of Thanksgiving 1925, from sales on food to social gatherings across Maine.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. 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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Charles Rotmil, Holocaust survivor who shared his story with Maine students, dies at 93
A teacher, painter and filmmaker, Rotmil was one of Maine’s most crucial voices in Holocaust remembrance and human rights education.
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Durham man dies after being hit by car
Police say the man was crossing the road to check his mailbox.
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2 adults killed, 4 children injured in New Gloucester crash that shut down Maine Turnpike
An SUV that had pulled over after a trailer had detached from the vehicle’s hitch was struck from behind by another vehicle, police said. The wreck shut down southbound traffic for about 5 hours.
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Maine launches interactive map to help residents find food assistance
The Maine Food Access Map comes as food pantries across the state are reporting surges in demand attributed to rising grocery costs and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Most Mainers can now renew Real IDs online
Officials are encouraging people to renew online if they can — not everyone is eligible — and leave in-person appointments for those who need them.
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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and food boxes in Maine
Community meals and food distributions are planned in communities across the state ahead of the holiday.
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The Harrison Food Bank feeds 1,100 Maine families a week. Here’s how they do it.
Demand at the food bank is higher than ever, thanks to changes to SNAP and higher grocery prices, but hundreds of volunteers are determined to feed everyone who needs help.
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A third of Portland jetport flights have been canceled or delayed by new FAA restrictions
After the federal government reopened late Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued an updated emergency order keeping flight reductions in place for now.
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Mainers start to receive SNAP benefits, despite confusion over funding
Food pantries around Maine have reported record numbers of people requesting food assistance, with some pantries seeing the number of new enrollees jump 30% to 50% in October.