Gillian Graham

Maine

Reporter at The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

Reporter for the @PressHerald. Mainer.

Articles

York County's only homeless shelter closes after 45 years

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

May 9—ALFRED — With an hour to go before the deadline to leave, Kurt Frank stood outside the front door of the homeless shelter where he's been staying for the last five weeks, a pile of bags stuffed full of his belongings at his feet. York County Shelter Programs, the nonprofit that runs the county's only homeless shelter, announced last week it would shutter some of its operations because it could no longer afford to operate.
Wabanaki group restoring 245-acre farm in Swanville as food hub

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

May 8—A Wabanaki-led food sovereignty organization recently acquired a 245-acre farm in Swanville, marking the return of Wabanaki stewardship to ancestral lands in the Penobscot Bay region. Niweskok: From the Stars to Seeds, a collaboration of Wabanaki food and medicine providers, has focused for years on reinvigorating traditional crops and land management strategies, distributing traditional foods and hosting workshops. But they did not have a permanent land base until buying the farm.
'Definitely human' students connect with author during alien-inspired visit

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

May 3—SOUTH PORTLAND — Author and illustrator X. Fang arrived at the Dr. Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School this week and found an alien invasion. The hallway to the library was lined with neon portraits of aliens in all shapes and sizes — some with antennas poking out of curly hair, others with six eyes or extra arms and legs.
York County's only homeless shelter on brink of closure for lack of funds

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

May 2—The sole homeless shelter in York County is shutting down because it can no longer cover the cost of running its programs. York County Shelter Programs, a nonprofit in Alfred, laid off 20 of its 70 employees on Thursday and is working with other agencies to try to find new housing for the 65 people still staying at the shelter. The decision to suspend operations comes as shelter providers across the state push for additional state funding to cover the cost of operating homeless shelters.
York County's only homeless shelter will close for lack of funds

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

May 2—The sole homeless shelter in York County is shutting down because it can no longer cover the cost of running its programs. The York County Shelter Programs in Alfred laid off 20 of its 70 employees on Thursday and is working with other agencies to try to find new housing for the 65 people still staying at the shelter. The decision to suspend operations comes as shelter providers across the state push for additional state funding to cover the cost of operating homeless shelters.
Down East community supports family of young fisherman who died scalloping

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

Apr. 30—In the days since Jaxson Marston died in an apparent accident while dragging for scallops, the Down East region where he grew up has rallied to support his young family and honor his memory. Marston's family and friends have posted social media tributes to the 26-year-old fisherman from Addison, who was the father of a young daughter and was expecting another child with his longtime girlfriend.
Down East community supports family of young scallop fisherman who died on the job

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

Apr. 30—In the days since Jaxson Marston died in an apparent accident while dragging for scallops, the Down East region where he grew up has rallied to support his young family and honor his memory. Marston's family and friends have posted social media tributes to the 26-year-old fisherman from Addison, who was the father of a young daughter and was expecting another child with his longtime girlfriend.
Body found in Grant Street attic identified as missing Portland man

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

Apr. 29—The body found in the attic of a Grant Street building has been identified as a missing Portland man. Portland police on Tuesday said the man was 49-year-old Damian Thomas, who had been reported missing and was last seen earlier this year. His body was found April 11 in the attic of 55 Grant St.His death does not appear suspicious, according to police, who are continuing to investigate, spokesperson Brad Nadeau said.
Allagash Brewing Co. will open Scarborough location in July

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Graham

Apr. 18—Allagash Brewing Co. is on track to open a new location at The Downs in Scarborough in July, the company announced Thursday. Allagash Scarborough, at 10 Market St., will be a reimagined hospitality concept for the Allagash team, with house-made wine and cocktails in addition to beer. A menu featuring food from the team at Bite Into Maine will also be available. Allagash will continue to offer a tasting room and brewery tours at its headquarters in Portland.
Massachusetts man arrested after police chase through 2 counties

4 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Gillian Graham

A Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly fleeing from police investigating reports of shots fired in Paris. The incident began just after 11:30 p.m. when the Oxford County Regional Communications Center received a report that several shots were fired on Park Street. As a state police trooper arrived to assist with the call, a blue SUV was seen leaving the area and officers tried to stop it in West Paris, according to Maine State Police spokesperson Shannon Moss.