As they pull thousands of pounds of metal out of the water, they are also cleaning up the Presumpscot River.
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.
Boy, 10, injured on ride at Old Orchard Beach amusement park
The boy, who was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, was riding the Super Star at Palace Playland. State safety inspectors checked the ride and say it passed inspection.
Starbucks workers in Biddeford vote to unionize
The Biddeford location becomes the first in Maine to join Starbucks Workers United.
Health care workers suing state over vaccine mandate reveal names in court
The seven plaintiffs suing the state lost their jobs at MaineHealth, Genesis Healthcare, MaineGeneral Health and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center when they refused to get the vaccine because of their religious beliefs.
Maine health care workers have until Monday to reveal names in lawsuit over vaccine mandate
The 9 health care workers had sued Gov. Mills over the state’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Missing Sanford family last spotted at store in Mexico
Jill Sidebotham, Nicholas Hansen and their daughter were due to return from a camping trip on June 30, but have not contacted relatives.
Tips pour in about location of missing Sanford family
Sanford police are trying to locate Jill Sidebotham, Nicholas Hansen and their daughter, Lydia, who were expected to return from a camping trip last week.
Sanford police looking for family last seen nearly a week ago
Jill Sidebotham, Nicholas Hansen and their daughter Lydia were expected to return to Sanford last week and have not been in contact with relatives.
In chaotic July 4th scene, a Portland man is shot and a crowd aims fireworks at police who respond
Portland police said officers were forced to fire pepper balls on people targeting officers with fireworks after they responded to a scene where a 35-year-old man had been shot and was then assaulted.
Maine State Police act on judge’s order, release more disciplinary records
The records, which mostly detail driving-related incidents involving state troopers, were found by searching archived paper case files.