A raccoon that came into contact with a dog on Saturday has tested positive for rabies, but police warn residents not to panic.
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 auction house set to score big for second time
An 1865 baseball card could fetch $100,000, beating the company’s record $72,000 for an 1888 ‘King’ Kelly card.
Saco rejects Cascade Falls zip-line proposal
Monkey Trunks wanted to install a zip line over the city-owned property.
Wells adds 61-acre parcel to conservation land
The Highpine Properties parcel includes forested wetlands, vernal pools and the headwater streams of the Merriland River.
Principal resigns at Scarborough High
Dean Auriemma resigns to meet family needs, but will work with the town’s schools in another way.
Hannaford parent lets go 6 execs in restructuring
Delhaize America, Hannaford’s parent company, first announced its plan to reduce administrative costs in January.
Downtime’s over for Biddeford clock tower
Lowered from the Lincoln Mill in 2007, the deteriorating structure is ordered removed.
Life after Hostess
While they hope that the Biddeford bakery will reopen, those who lost their jobs are trying to move forward.
Biddeford’s Winterfest brings city to life
WinterFest starts Friday night and runs through Sunday, with events at various locations.
Old Orchard councilors vote to give library money, control
The allocation of $68,591 will enable Old Orchard’s public library to extend its hours and avoid layoffs.