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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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Frostbite proves fatal as rare hawk rescued from Maine snowstorm is euthanized
The great black hawk, native to Central and South America, could not be saved from frostbite damage to its feet and legs.
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Rescued hawk in ‘very serious’ condition with extensive frostbite damage
The rare great black hawk that drew crowds to a Portland park before it was rescued from a snowstorm this month has shown ‘significant deterioration’ at a rehabilitation center.
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Rare hawk rescued in snowstorm is recovering, but will lose toe to frostbite
The bird was found Sunday in the snow under a cluster of trees in Deering Oaks.
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Crash caused delays on I-295 during morning commute
The crash occurred in the southbound lanes in Freeport, according to turnpike officials.
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Ogunquit selectmen receive petitions but wait to schedule recall vote
The group Take Back Ogunquit has launched an effort to oust three of five board members after they upheld the town manager’s termination of the fire chief.
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Extreme Makeover: Biddeford Edition?
The city is vying for $500,000 for six businesses and a role in a reality TV series.
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Biddeford will fix and restore historic City Hall clock
The city will use grant money to get the clock working again but still has no funding to repair the tower that holds it up.
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Cape Elizabeth school bus involved in minor crash
School officials say no students were injured when their bus hit a mailbox.
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Crash snarls morning traffic on I-295 in Yarmouth
The crash in the southbound lanes involved multiple cars, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority.