Capt. Joel Barnes died March 1, 2019, after he became trapped while fighting a fire on the third floor of an apartment building.
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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Lebanon probing readiness of town’s fire-rescue department
The chief and deputy chief were placed on paid administrative leave this month.
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Sanford apartment fire displaces dozens of residents
The cause of the Thursday morning fire is being investigated by the Sanford Fire Department.
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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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Rain, high winds disrupt power, rough up coastal Maine
The storm also dumped up to a foot of snow in the mountains, but skies cleared and bright sunshine appeared over southern Maine by Thursday afternoon, and power outages declined significantly.
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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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Buxton man threatened mother with sword and BB gun, police say
Andrew Forbis, 44, was taken into custody after an eight-hour standoff in Buxton on Monday.
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New downtown parking limits result in jump in revenue for Biddeford
Biddeford police issued 5,195 parking tickets totaling $178,370 in fines, more than doubling that of the previous year.