Gillian Graham is a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. 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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PublishedJanuary 30, 2024
Warming shelters take in hundreds as temperatures drop in southern Maine
MaineHousing gave out $1.4 million in grants to open overnight warming shelters. Many are filling up every night – and some are running out of money.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2024
Why do lobsters come in rare colors? This team of UNE researchers wants to find out
A University of New England professor and his students are decoding lobster DNA to try to uncover the genetic basis for rare, multicolored lobsters.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2024
Cars slide off icy roads across southern Maine on Friday
Maine State Police troopers responded to 13 crashes and slide-offs on the Maine Turnpike and 15 on Interstate 295 on Friday, but only minor injuries were reported.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Icy conditions deliver delays and a slick morning commute
A serious crash was reported in South Portland. It’s not immediately clear if the icy conditions were a factor in the crash.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2024
Crash deaths in Maine dropped to lowest number in nearly a decade
But state highway safety officials say pedestrian fatalities remain high and fewer people are using seatbelts at night.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Clearing ‘complex and sensitive’ crash on I-295 required 15-hour closure
State police and towing companies needed special equipment to remove a tractor-trailer and the natural gas it carried, shutting down the heavily traveled highway through the evening commute and forcing drivers to detour onto local roads.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2024
New 3-year transportation plan includes $4.74 billion in projects and investments
State officials say the plan provides significant investment in Maine’s roads and bridges while also moving forward on initiatives to combat climate change.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2024
Asylum seekers living in South Portland hotel on track to move out by June
MaineHousing, Catholic Charities and Prosperity Maine have seen recent success helping people find permanent housing, and many asylum seekers have received work authorization and found jobs.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2024
Historic high water, widespread coastal flooding expected during storm Saturday
Forecasters expect a significant storm surge propelled by onshore winds to hit around high tide at midday, further damaging infrastructure that was weakened by a strong storm on Wednesday.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2024
Sanford man sentenced to 2 years probation in connection with U.S. Capitol riot
David Ball, who was spotted wearing a sweatshirt with his company’s logo, pleaded guilty to one charge for entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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