Jacob Thompson loved Christmas, and thousands of people moved by his spirit helped him celebrate the holiday early with cards, a police caravan and a visit from penguins, his favorite animal.
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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Biddeford to vote on new economic development director
Mathew Eddy, who filled the same role in Kennebunk, Brunswick and Westbrook, has been nominated.
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Sanford police identify man injured when car hit local diner
Rodney Fitzgerald is listed in serious condition with possible internal injuries.
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Missing Rangeley man found sleeping in truck in Massachusetts
Robert Wetherbee was reported missing after he left Maine Nov. 8 and never arrived at his destination in Connecticut.
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Portland rehab center’s new dining hall serves message of togetherness for people struggling with addiction
Members of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center can all dine together after the building’s first major renovation in 60 years.
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Gusty winds again cut power to thousands of Mainers
The outages are declining as the winds die down, but Central Maine Power reported a peak of 25,000 customers without power less than two weeks after a devastating storm left nearly a half million without electricity.
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After fatal crash, Buxton police looking for people who may have moved victim
The sole occupant of a silver Toyota Corolla died at the scene crash on Route 202 near Boynton Road.
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Former city councilor Marston Lovell elected mayor of Saco
Voters also elected city councilors and authorized almost $11.75 million in spending on infrastructure.
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Jill Duson fends off challengers in costly Portland council race
The veteran city councilor overcomes challenges from Joey Brunelle and Bree LaCasse and keeps her at-large seat.
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Saco voters to decide on $11.75 million in borrowing
The city is proposing 3 infrastructure projects, including a new public works facility.