A few dozen patrons came in Tuesday afternoon as the Gray town library became what is likely the first to reopen on a limited basis in southern Maine.
Gillian Graham
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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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Maine libraries face tough read on when, how to reopen
Most library directors in southern Maine are waiting for clear guidance and developing plans to open weeks down the road, while the Gray Public Library will have a limited reopening Tuesday.
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Will more churches offer drive-in services? Are marinas opening? When do I have to wear a mask?
Part of an occasional series answering readers’ questions about Maine. Q: Will more churches offer drive-in worship services? And how will that work? A: Several Catholic parishes plan to offer drive-in Masses, the first of which were scheduled for Sunday in Lewiston and Auburn. More will be held next weekend, including in Gorham. But many […]
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Maine cities get new federal funds and plan to share with local businesses
Biddeford expects to give grants to 20 businesses, while Portland and Cumberland County are also planning how to disburse money they’re receiving.
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Trolley museum in Kennebunkport will reopen in May, for Mainers only
The Seashore Trolley Museum plans to open May 16, but only Maine residents will be allowed to visit.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Local & State, News
Sebago woman found dead in submerged car was ‘very disoriented’ before accident
Sarah McCarthy was found in her car in the Ossipee River two days after she was reported missing in February.
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Catholic churches in Maine will hold drive-in Masses
Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that churches could hold drive-in services starting May 1, but some congregations are sticking with online services for now.
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Giving birth in midst of pandemic: surreal, stressful and joyful
The coronavirus crisis has changed just about everything about giving birth in Maine.
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World War II veteran and longtime physician dies from COVID-19
James Paras, a retired podiatrist and World War II veteran, is one of 11 people at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough who died from COVID-19.
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Man killed in crash blamed on black ice on I-95 in Hampden
Stanley Swallow of Newburgh is the 31st person to die on Maine roads this year, according to Maine State Police.