The bags containing information about resources, fentanyl test strips and naloxone are designed to help people who have substance use disorder transition back into the community.
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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Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
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Posted inMaine
School bus with 31 students aboard crashes in Naples, but no injuries reported
The bus struck an SUV in the rear, pushing it into another car and the Lake Region Convenience store.
Posted inMaine, News
Beep beep! This roadrunner hitched a ride from Las Vegas to Maine
Avian Haven in Freedom is working with wildlife officials to get the bird native to the Southwest back to Nevada.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Inside an alleged marijuana conspiracy aided by law enforcement for cash and cars
Federal authorities say a Maine man ostensibly selling medical marijuana made millions with co-conspirators in illicit sales.
Posted inMaine
Jolted by suicides, Navy veteran embarks on life-saving mission
The Maine Veterans Project helps veterans connect over shared struggles, then uses ‘the power of community’ to keep them safe.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Memorial service honors David Flanagan, Maine business icon and former CMP chief
Flanagan was most widely known for his 1990s leadership at Central Maine Power, where he used his finely honed business instincts and dry humor to build trust in the utility.
Posted inMaine
Maine reports 698 new cases of COVID-19, three new deaths Saturday
The unvaccinated account for 86 percent of all cases since vaccinations became widely available this spring, the Maine CDC says.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Standish man charged with murdering his girlfriend
Brandon Libby, 34, is accused of shooting 30-year-old Amanda Brown at their home in Standish in June.
Posted inMaine, News
Report recommends broad improvements in Maine’s child protection system
But the 29-page report from Casey Family Programs does not detail specific failures related to the deaths of five children in June.