An anonymous letter confessing to the damage includes a $550 money order, surprising Biddeford officials and winning praise as a show of honesty.
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 inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
‘The Nordic Kitchen’ rejoices in the seasons
Claus Meyer, of the famed Noma, writes that the book was born from wanting to share principles of the ‘Nordic Cuisine Manifesto’ with home cooks.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Two Acton women injured by pit bull after trying to break up dog attack
Both women were bitten when they tried to stop a recently rescued pit bull from killing another dog, a 12-year-old mix named Kramer.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
With a prime location, Berwick envisions its revitalization
As the town cleans up pollution at the former site of the centrally-located Prime Tannery, the community looks forward to revitalizing its downtown while retaining its New England charm.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Human remains, Victorian-era coffin found at Sanford construction site
The property on Main Street was once home to the city’s first municipal cemetery.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Acton woman charged in ex-husband’s stabbing death pleads not guilty
Kandee Weyland is accused of fatally stabbing Scott Weyland in front of their children after learning that her ex-husband was given custody of the children.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Astronaut from Maine leaves crowd of York County schoolkids seeing stars
Caribou native Jessica Meir tells students in Kennebunk about her experience with NASA as she awaits her first job in space.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Biddeford urged to spend $6 million to improve playing fields
The proposal by an engineering firm includes $2.5 million to reopen the iconic Waterhouse Field, which was closed last month because the bleachers were found to be unsafe.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Man charged with stealing drugs from South Berwick pharmacy
Police say Peter K. Garland may also be connected to fires that were started around the time of the pharmacy break-in.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Four arrested and 5th suspect found dead after Old Town meth lab fire
The body was found 2 days later at another location, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says.