Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph led to power outages in central and eastern Maine, but there was less flooding than anticipated from Wednesday’s storm.
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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Tens of thousands without power after wind, rainstorm moves through Maine
More than 60,000 Versant customers and 20,000 CMP customers are in the dark this morning.
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After several inches of snow, heavy rain and strong winds on tap for Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a ‘significant threat for power outages’ along the coast and just inland.
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During the holidays, they come for the trolleys – and stay for the people
The volunteers at the Seashore Trolley Museum share a love for public transit and educating visitors about the trolley cars that once carried people through their communities.
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Portland man critically injured in Munjoy Hill stabbing
Police say there does not appear to be an ongoing threat to the public, but have released few details about the incident.
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Storm causes slippery road conditions Thursday morning
The rain and snow are expected to taper off throughout the morning.
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Rollover crash causes delays on I-295 in Freeport Monday morning
One driver was taken to the hospital after their car rolled and landed on its roof, according to Maine State Police.
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History of Toy Fund has special meaning for this Maine family
When Donald Bancroft was young, he and his siblings received toys from the fund for Christmas. Now, he and his wife make it a personal mission to ensure local children have gifts for the holidays.
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Thanksgiving storm knocked out power to more than 70,000 Maine customers
The areas hardest hit included Somerset, Kennebec and Androscoggin counties. By Sunday, all but a small handful of customers were without power.
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Some in Maine get an early taste of winter this Thanksgiving
Power outages ticked up steadily throughout the afternoon, from fewer than 100 households across the state without power at 2:30 to nearly 17,000 at 7 p.m., according to Central Maine Power’s and Versant’s websites.