Nahimana was executive director of the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center and a longtime advocate for immigrants.
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.
Pandemic doesn’t stop some Maine yard sales as peddlers get creative
While each house has different rules for sanitation and distancing, loyal yard sale fans say the annual ritual gives them a feeling of community, and normalcy.
Indoor religious services can resume, but many faith communities will wait
While some Catholic and Baptists churches plan to reopen, many Maine churches, mosques and synagogues plan to wait because of safety concerns.
Limerick woman killed in single-car crash
The crash occurred Wednesday night on Doles Ridge Road in Limington.
Sanford police investigate fatal motorcycle crash
The crash was reported just before 10 p.m. Wednesday on Main Street in Springvale.
Maine high schools get creative to salvage graduations
Unable to host traditional ceremonies because of the pandemic, schools opt for drive-in ceremonies, video productions and small gatherings to honor the Class of 2020.
City and town halls in southern Maine begin to reopen to the public
As municipal offices open back up, officials are still encouraging Maine residents to do business online when they can.
No big parades this year, but Memorial Day observances continue
Veterans groups and municipal officials across Maine are finding other ways to honor fallen veterans during the pandemic.
Police investigate shooting at Portland housing complex
Two men escaped injury after their car was hit by bullets early Friday morning.
Biddeford man charged with robbing 2 Portland businesses
Portland police say John Wedge assaulted a clerk during a robbery at the Maine Smoke Shop on Washington Avenue.