Now a Maine Water employee who started working at a Biddeford water treatment plant 56 years ago – before he finished high school – finally has called it a day and started sleeping in.
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
Judge tosses lawsuit challenging border between towns of York, Kittery
York, which had sued its municipal counterpart, could continue to fight. The town select board will meet next month to discuss its next steps.
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Many Portland area residents would need to double their income to afford a home
A new Harvard University report illustrates the growing affordability struggle for both homebuyers and renters across the country and in Maine.
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West Baldwin man drowns after mooring his boat in Aziscohos Lake
The Maine Warden Service says Michael Shields, 54, went under water about 50 yards from his camp and never resurfaced.
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As Maine camps open for the summer, it’s harder than ever to staff them
Directors of overnight and day camps have been scrambling to get staff in place in time for the kickoff of summer camp season.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman who led retreats for Black and Indigenous people killed in hit-and-run at Acadia
Police are asking for help finding a black BMW that may have been involved in the death of 35-year-old Nicole Mokeme.
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Crash closes Route 1 in Scarborough Monday morning
The road is closed in both directions from Gorham Road to Hannaford Drive while crews replace a utility pole.
Posted inMaine
Some beaches will be without lifeguards, some pools will be shut as seasonal staffing problems persist
In Portland, a community pool will be closed this summer because the city has not been able to hire enough lifeguards. Six state parks have no lifeguards signed up for their beaches.
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Want to see if your $850 relief check is in the mail? Here’s how
The state begins issuing one-time relief checks to about 858,000 Mainers.
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Driver, 2 passengers injured in collision with moose on Maine Turnpike
After hitting the moose, the car stuck a passing tractor-trailer near mile marker 40 in Scarborough, according to police.