The body of Richard Goff was pulled from the Presumpscot River near the Sappi Mill on Sunday morning.
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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Presque Isle man cut pup’s ears with scissors, police say
Joseph Davis performed the painful procedure without an anesthetic or sedation, and without a veterinary license, according to police.
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Mother’s note in a bottle held a promise to son lost in sinking of El Faro
Deb Roberts vowed to push for expansion of an education tax credit to include mariners from Maine who spend much of the year at sea.
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Maine Department of Labor pushing for changes to state drug testing law
The recommended changes were outlined in a ‘groundbreaking’ report about the state’s substance abuse testing law.
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Sen. Angus King backs Obama in dispute over Supreme Court nomination
While Maine’s independent senator says the ‘Framers were perfectly clear’ on the length of president’s term and his duty to nominate justices, Sen. Susan Collins has yet to take a position.
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Biddeford considers creative steps to fund repairs to City Hall
One of them is to sell the historic building and then lease it back.
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Maine drug courts’ success could be enhanced
They cut recidivism and incarceration and save money but improvements could further support recovery and improve public safety, the annual report says.
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Old Orchard Beach man charged with sexual assault of 11-year-old girl
Police say Kent Nguyen was arrested a day after the assault was reported.
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Cookbook review: ‘Theo Chocolate: Recipes & Sweet Treats from Seattle’s Favorite Chocolate Maker’
From the exotic (roasted carrots with chocolate sauce) – to the sumptuous (salted caramel tart), if it’s made with chocolate, you’ll find it.
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Sanford residents accused of selling heroin from motel room
Christine Butler and Danny Taylor are arrested following an investigation of drug trafficking in Sanford.