Descendants of some of the nearly 200 people who died when the ship went down in 1898 gather at the Maine Historical Society to see the haunting images.
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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Biddeford moves closer to getting its 1st parking garage
The council votes to authorize the city manager to negotiate a joint development deal for the project.
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Cape Porpoise Harbor dredging slated to start in November
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a Connecticut company a $1.68 million contract for the project.
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Buxton man charged with leading police on chase
Police say 25-year-old Nathaniel Bean failed to stop for an officer and forced several cars off the road.
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Researchers exploring wreck of SS Portland. Here’s how to watch.
During a program Wednesday at the Maine Historical Society, people will be able to ask researchers questions about their work while watching it streamed live.
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New mission will explore wreck of the SS Portland, and you’ll be able to watch
The luxury steamship sank off the coast of Massachusetts in a storm in 1898, killing nearly 200 people.
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Fort Gorges listed among Maine’s most endangered historic places
Maine Preservation’s annual list also includes camps, cottages and notable historic homes across the state.
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Biddeford man killed in Arundel car crash
Police say 29-year-old Bjoun Condappa lost control of his car while driving on Route 1.
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Kennebunk school district’s board appoints interim superintendent
Maryann Perry was most recently superintendent in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and recently earned a doctorate from the University of New England.
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Teachers pass on lessons of 9/11 to a generation born after the attacks
Maine teachers address the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in a variety of ways, both personal and academic.