The victim of a random killing described as ‘a lightning strike on a sunny day’ is remembered as the glue of her family and a great friend with an adventurous streak.
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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Sanford addiction treatment clinic to close, blaming lack of state funding
Officials at Spectrum Health Systems say they cannot provide treatment for opioid addiction without more government support.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
South Portland man charged with selling cocaine, ecstasy, LSD, other drugs
Police say Brandon York was charged as part of a monthlong investigation into drug activity in the Portland area.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Details of Casco crash released as injured woman’s condition improves
Crystal Petersen of Gray, who was critically injured in the accident that killed her 4-year-old son Aug. 11, is upgraded to serious condition.
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Sanford hospital patient denied medical marijuana
Eric Chipman’s case shows how hospitals, and some of their patients, are caught in the conflict between state and federal medical marijuana laws.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lewiston police still investigating accident that critically injured 9-year-old cyclist
Police say Jordan Norwood remains in critical condition and no decision has been made about charging the driver who hit him.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Portland mayor’s race takes shape as Ethan Strimling announces he will challenge Mayor Michael Brennan
City Councilor Ed Suslovic, who had expressed interest, says Tuesday that he will not run.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Body of missing Deer Isle man found in Stonington
Bruce Greenlaw, 71, was reported missing after he didn’t return from a trip into the woods.
Posted inLife & Culture
Shark-tagging couple faces more criticism
A man dubbed ‘The Shark Wrestler’ and his girlfriend, a Maine beauty pageant contestant, catch and pose with sharks in Nantucket.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
In Kennebunk, Shakespeare campers say shows must go on
A unique program run by MaineStage Shakespeare connects professional actors and local children for a summer of outdoor theater.