Doctors removed a lesion from Kooper Brooks’ spinal cord. While he may never be able to walk again, the 13-year-old isn’t giving up hope.
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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As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns
A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of ‘venom’ has been sharp.
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Truck’s brakes locked up before driver hit teen in Gray, report says
A crash report indicates Jeffrey Lane failed to yield the right-of-way when he passed a school bus stopped on Route 100 in Gray to drop off a student.
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Willard Beach will be closed at least until Tuesday to repair burst pipe
A force main sewer pipe near Southern Maine Community College burst on Thursday, prompting the closure of the beach until next week.
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Gray teen hit by tractor-trailer faces ‘long road to recovery’
The 13-year-old Gray-New Gloucester Middle School student has severe injuries and had surgery on his left foot Wednesday. His mother says he is expected to be in the hospital for at least 2 more days.
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Man arrested near Canadian border with bomb sign didn’t have explosive devices
Tony Holford of Rhode Island is expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning.
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Changes to food stamp work requirements could push some Mainers further into poverty
The debt ceiling agreement would impose work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients ages 50 to 54 who don’t have children at home or a disability.
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Maine now has a state butterfly thanks to 2 inquisitive fifth graders
The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine’s official butterfly.
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Identifying victim in Kittery hotel fire proving difficult
The state medical examiner’s office said no one has reported a missing person and incomplete hotel records are making the process more challenging.
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Victim still unknown in deadly Kittery hotel fire
As investigators look for the cause of the fire that destroyed the Days Inn, the state medical examiner is trying to identify the person whose body was found in the rubble.