Authorities say John Durkin, whose body is identified after being discovered Thursday in a railway tunnel, was hit by a train.
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.
Red Soucy, iconic Saco barber, dies at 87
Soucy owned Red’s Barber Shop on Main Street for six decades.
Four Sanford businesses accused of selling liquor to minors
Police say nine other businesses passed the alcohol compliance checks.
Biddeford police warn of traffic pattern change at Five Points
A traffic light has been added at the city’s busiest intersection because of the high accident rate.
Snowblowers hot items for thieves in Portland
Police say people who own them should keep their snowblowers indoors or secured and out of sight.
Maine woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $3 million from bank customers
The Bucksport woman faces up to 35 years in prison on charges of embezzlement and filing false tax returns.
Developer asks permission to build South Portland waterfront concert venue
The Liberty Ship Pavilion would overlook Portland Harbor.
Recalling a Maine shipwreck that time nearly forgot
The RMS Bohemian struck a ledge off Cape Elizabeth in February 1864, and 42 died just as they were about to arrive in America.
Attention, Walmart walkers: Fitness laps in store are free
The Sanford store’s new program promotes midwinter exercising amid the toys, clothing and dairy products.
Nothing gets in the way of Maine’s top dog in agility
Westminster was just the latest win for Kelso, a border collie trained by a college student from Cape Elizabeth.