School officials say it continues to be difficult to hire all of the staff they need, particularly in special education.
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police investigate shots fired in downtown Sanford
No one was injured, but investigators found shell casings after gunshots were heard near Bodwell Street on Tuesday night.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland man killed by train had battled years of mental illness
Brett Staples, who was homeless for several years before moving into a housing first community, was known for his constant smile, friends said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine police academy looks to expand disciplinary rules for officer misconduct
The proposed rules would allow officers to be disciplined for behavior that is considered unprofessional but not criminal.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Jack Palmer, Maine star of viral ‘buttery, flaky crust’ ad, dies
He and his wife became internet famous after repeatedly flubbing the lines while filming a commercial for Dysart’s in 2012, earning an ‘SNL’ spoof.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine to restart interlibrary loan program Sept. 3
The van service that delivers books and other materials to libraries across the state was suspended for several months while a new contract award was appealed.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police arrest suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Police said Aaron Karp surrendered Thursday night and is being held without bail on a homicide charge at the Cumberland County Jail.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Hikers face charges for violating trail closure at Acadia National Park
Several trails at Acadia are closed for parts of each year to protect endangered peregrine falcons, which nest on cliffs.
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Truck crash blocks Maine Turnpike in Wells for hours
Police say the driver lost control of a tractor-trailer carrying plumbing supplies while traveling southbound early Tuesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Summer meals programs gets food to thousands of Maine kids, but barriers remain
Each summer, thousands of free meals are handed out to children across Maine, but hunger prevention advocates say more flexibility would allow more families to access the food they need.