The winner will serve the remainder of Sen. David Dutremble’s term, which ends in November.
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.
Biddeford council unanimously supports city staff reorganization
The city’s director of health and welfare will lose her job as a result of the plan.
Icy roads across southern Maine make for slow, dangerous morning commute
Dozens of schools close for the day or delay the start of classes by two hours.
Biddeford council to vote on reorganizing government to save money
The plan proposed by the city manager is also intended to simplify the chain of command in city government.
Founder of Allagash Brewing at Brussels airport moments after attack
Rob Tod said he and his travel companions arrived at the airport just 5 minutes after two explosions ripped through the building.
Cutting torches likely cause of fire in vacant Saco mill
Two firefighters were taken a hospital after complaining of chest pains but were released an hour later.
Hollis man charged with OUI after crash in Shapleigh
The driver and his passenger were injured and treated at Southern Maine Health Care in Sanford.
Spring storm causes accidents, school closing controversy
The superintendent in SAD 6, where a school bus slid off a road, posts an apology on the district’s website for his decision to not cancel classes.
Knowing it’s not a ‘sweet tip,’ honest waitress turns in $1,700 left on table
Glenn Morse, who left the cash behind at Buffalo Wild Wings in South Portland last week, says Kaylie Cyr showed character.
Biddeford manager wants to streamline city government
Jim Bennett’s proposal would combine several city departments to eliminate positions and save nearly $177,000 a year.