Rayan A. Issa, a seventh-grader at Lewiston Middle School, died while playing with friends in a designated swimming area at Range Pond.
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.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State
Portland Rep. Sanborn wins Democratic primary for state senate
Rep. Heather Sanborn defeated long-time City Councilor Jill Duson for the Democratic nomination in Senate District 28.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Alternative education program builds confidence, enthusiasm – and a canoe
A boat-building project melded with math, science and other lessons inspires Old Orchard Beach students who struggle in typical classes.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Vandals set four small fires in new Sanford High School still under construction
They also do other damage to the building, and officials worry the opening set for September will be delayed.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Old Orchard Beach school budget would not increase local taxes
Residents will vote Tuesday on a $14 million education spending package.
Posted inLocal & State
Tractor-trailer backed up at turnpike toll plaza before hitting tollbooth
The collision ‘lifted the tollbooth right off the concrete’ at the York plaza, police say.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Schools and Education
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel to vote on $48.1 million school spending plan
The proposal is up 5.1 percent over this year’s budget.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Schools and Education
Biddeford to vote on $26.9 million school budget
The spending plan calls for adding less than a penny to the city’s property tax rate.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Schools and Education
Saco school budget includes money for a pre-K program
The $39.3 million plan reflects a $3.5 million spending increase, but much of that would be offset by city revenue.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Maine man charged with OUI manslaughter in crash that killed passenger
Police say James McBride was intoxicated when he crashed on Route 221.