Residence and dining halls will remain open during spring break next week, and students will not be charged for additional room and board costs.
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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Viral advice: Keep your distance
Wary of the transmission of germs from everyday human interactions, businesses, churches and municipalities are taking some unusual precautions as they practice various examples of ‘social distancing.’ Welcome to the new normal.
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High turnout leads to shortage of Democratic primary ballots at some polling places
Tuesday marked the first time in 20 years that Mainers used a primary system to express their presidential preference, and in some polling places voters had to use photocopied ballots, which must be hand-counted and will delay the election results.
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Superstition aside, some lovers are taking the leap on Leap Day
Enamored with the idea of a Feb. 29 wedding, at least 3 couples will marry Saturday in the Portland area and have ‘a cool anniversary’ every 4 years.
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Pennsylvania man killed in Aroostook County snowmobile crash
Eight people have died in snowmobile crashes this riding season in Maine, which is more than the 5-6 the state typically sees each winter.
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Heavy rain and wind knock out power to thousands
Gusts up to 50 mph are expected through Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns
Ashraf Eldeknawey pleaded guilty last year to helping prepare and file 11 false tax returns.
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Trooper revives Biddeford woman with Narcan after turnpike crash
Maine State Police say the 33-year-old driver was found unresponsive with a needle in her arm.
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In latest ‘Family Guy’ episode, Meg Griffin is admitted to Bowdoin
The character, donning Polar Bear apparel, announced her early acceptance at the end of the Sunday’s episode.
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Saco man charged with robbing Old Orchard Beach store
Police had been looking for a masked man who robbed the Family Dollar store while wielding a hammer.