Smoke from the massive West Coast wildfires is not expected to create an air quality issues here, but sunsets will look a bit different.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham is a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. 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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Greely High School closed Tuesday because of threat
Parents were notified around 8 a.m. that students were being sent home and the school will be closed for the day.
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More Mainers struggle to feed their families as agencies fear worst to come
Before the pandemic, the state already had an elevated level of hunger compared to the rest of the nation. Now, relief programs are adapting to an intensifying crisis.
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Maine students return for first day of in-person learning since pandemic shut down schools
Many districts around the state are welcoming students back this week for the first time since March, with new safety precautions.
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Raging fire rips through house in North Berwick
Heavy fire was visible in the building on Somersworth Road when crews arrived Monday afternoon.
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Labor Day rally calls attention to need for aid during pandemic
In Portland, labor leaders and workers call for legislation to protect workers, assist state and local governments, and boost unemployment benefits for struggling Mainers.
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Maine CDC reports 19 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths
State health officials are keeping a close eye on York County, which has had a surge of cases in the past 2 weeks.
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Missing Sullivan woman and daughter found safe
Maine State Police had asked the public for help locating Ashley Miller and her 4-year-old daughter.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
York police look for suspects in robbery attempt
Police say a man was injured Monday evening during an attempted robbery on Kingsbury Lane.
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Maine Marine Patrol searches Piscataqua River area for missing kayaker
A kayak belonging to Dan Vardell Jr. of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was found overturned Sunday near Wood Island.