The data center at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone will use Canadian hydropower and could open within 6 months.
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, News
Is Maine a good place to age? It’s complicated.
Income and geography affect Mainers’ ability to navigate health care challenges, afford basic needs and stay connected in the community during retirement.
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For many older Mainers, covering costs in retirement is a major challenge
Experts say there is a clear divide between people who can afford to live comfortably in retirement — and those whose tight budgets make it difficult to pay for basic needs like food and housing.
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Maine Christmas tree harvest expected to be strong, despite lengthy drought
Newly planted trees are more susceptible to the monthslong dry spell, causing an increase in mortality rates for saplings. But farmers say the older trees that will be for sale this holiday season are doing well.
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Maine’s food pantries are stretched thin. Here’s how to help them.
Programs across the state are already serving more people than ever, and the need is expected to grow further as food assistance benefit cuts take effect.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Thousands of Mainers face loss of SNAP benefits as program undergoes historic cuts
The changes will put more pressure on food pantries, which are already seeing a rise in need and warning that they won’t be able to fill the gap.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills to launch U.S. Senate campaign on Tuesday, source says
Mills’ entrance into the race sets up a robust Democratic primary to see who will challenge 5-term incumbent Susan Collins.
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Storm heading for Maine could bring rain, gusty wind
The amount of rain in southern Maine between Sunday and Tuesday will depend on the track of a coastal low making its way up the East Coast.
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Police identify passenger killed in Topsham crash
Police are still looking for people who witnessed the head-on collision near the Merrymeeting Bridge on Saturday night.
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Road up Cadillac Mountain at Acadia reopens after daylong closure
A notice on Acadia National Park’s website says the decision to open or close Cadillac Summit Road to traffic will be made on a day-to-day basis while the federal government shutdown continues.