Doubts still linger among Mainers about the safest ways to use them, so here are some answers.
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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Man killed in three-vehicle crash in Buxton
Buxton police say one motorist died and two others were injured when three vehicles crashed on Route 202 Monday morning.
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South Portland man accused of brandishing pistol outside Old Port bar
Nicholas Whitman, 25, was arrested on charges of displaying a handgun in a ‘threatening and reckless manner.’
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Three Yarmouth firefighters, police officer injured in stairwell collapse
The first responders were transporting a patient when an exterior stairwell collapsed early Friday morning.
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Veterans face added stress, isolation during pandemic
Natural disasters and pandemics are known to increase the rates of depression, PTSD and substance abuse disorder, and experts worry veterans are especially vulnerable.
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Mainers say they back mask mandate, even if they won’t follow it to the letter
While they hope the governor’s new order leads to more mask wearing, some admitted they will still take off their masks when it doesn’t seem to make sense to wear them.
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Watch video: Explosive end to an old Maine bridge
The bridge footings of the old Beals Island Bridge are turned to rubble in a flash, and bang.
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Lost bird hunter rescued after spending night in Piscataquis County woods
Game wardens found 70-year-old Maurice Pelletier after he got lost while hunting grouse on a logging road.
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Westbrook police look for two missing teens who may be in the Lewiston-Auburn area
Police say Dylan Collins and Isaiah Loring left a facility in Westbrook and may be in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
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Hannaford blames technology problem for failure to report pizza dough tampering
But the grocery chain did not explain exactly what went wrong in August when it failed to address reports that someone had tampered with dough sold at its Sanford store.