The University of New England wants to build a new pier on the Saco River, but the city manager says the harbormaster is too biased to review the application.
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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In Kittery, a glimpse at the region’s forgotten slave history
For the first time, the town’s Independence Day ceremony will celebrate the work of Prince Whipple, who was enslaved by the only Mainer to sign the Declaration of Independence. Prince is believed to have authored a petition asking New Hampshire to free enslaved people in the state.
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Maine’s piping plovers are adapting to washed-out beaches after winter storms
Despite washed-out dunes and higher water lines, experts say the endangered piping plovers nesting along the Maine coast appear to be doing well.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
New Hampshire man pleads guilty in fatal Berwick shooting
In a plea deal with prosecutors, a murder charge against Daniel Lafrenier was dropped to manslaughter in exchange for his guilty plea.
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Maine interlibrary loan system on hold for weeks because of contract dispute
Library directors throughout the state say temporarily losing the book sharing will be a challenge going into their busiest time of year.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Biddeford city manager tells harbormaster he can’t comment or vote on UNE pier proposal
City Manager James Bennett says Harbormaster Paul Lariviere cannot oversee the university’s application because he has made public comments that show he cannot make an objective decision.
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More than half of food-insecure Mainers can’t get food stamps
More Maine households are relying on the state’s network of food pantries and meal programs to bring home enough groceries to feed their families, according to Good Shepherd Food Bank.
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Fire levels homes on Little Sebago Lake in Gray
Fueled by propane tanks and winter storm debris, the blaze engulfed four buildings and several cars before firefighters from nearly a dozen departments were able to extinguish it.
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York becomes first Maine town to ban single-use plastic utensils
The new regulations for plastic straws, utensils and stir sticks go into effect in 2025.
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UMaine System chancellor appointed to international commission against death penalty
Dannel Malloy signed a bill repealing the death penalty while serving as governor of Connecticut in 2012.