Before his son was killed in the massacre last fall, Arthur Barnard hadn’t voted in decades, flown on a plane or met with U.S. senators. All of that has changed.
Grace Benninghoff
Staff Writer
Grace covers city hall and Greater Portland for the Press Herald. She previously covered reproductive health for Texas Monthly and served as the local host of All Things Considered at Vermont Public. Before moving to Maine, Grace attended Columbia Journalism School in New York City and spent many years in Colorado and Oregon working in the non-profit sector. When she isn't reporting you can find her trail-running with her dog Loma, practicing her Spanish, surfing, or making pottery.
Posted inMaine, News
Asylum seekers are still coming to Portland – and the city now has more options
In the 2 years since an influx of asylum seekers left the city unable to house everyone who needed it, Portland has new systems in place that make the steady flow of people manageable.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal housing voucher program on pause in large swaths of Maine
MaineHousing, which issues one-third of vouchers in the state, and housing authorities in Portland, Westbrook and Brewer have been forced to pause Section 8 vouchers after using up their allotments.
Posted inMaine
Breaching whale slams into power boat, flipping it off Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Two fishermen were rescued by two Maine brothers who were boating nearby and shot video of the incident Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News
The price of Portland’s purple trash bags is going up – again. Residents aren’t happy
The cost of a roll of 10 regular-sized bags will soon increase $1.50 to $19. The city relies on the fees to pay for trash removal services.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Roux Institute approved to build campus at former B&M Baked Beans site
Portland’s planning board approved construction of the graduate school and research center in East Deering, but concerns about traffic remain.
Posted inMaine, News
Animal control in Portland is a one-woman show
Ruthann Weist single-handedly runs the division within the Portland Police Department. She sees everything from unleashed dogs to squirrels stuck in chimneys to, occasionally, dolphin recoveries.
Posted inMaine
Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe
George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column ‘What’s Up.’ He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills vetoes bill requiring developers of clean energy projects to work with unions
The bill would have required companies leasing state land for clean energy projects to enter into contract with labor unions.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon advances to top 10 on ‘American Idol’
After advancing to the top 12 on Sunday, Gagnon sang ‘Something in the Orange’ by Zach Bryan on Monday night, earning a place in the top 10.