Two adults have serious injuries to lower extremities from the incident, which officials say appears to be an accident.
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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.
Portland man sues city over Baxter Woods leash law
Marc Lesperance has filed a second suit over the city law requiring dogs in the park to be on a leash at all times between April and July.
Gorham motorcyclist killed in crash
Police are looking for a witness who was driving in the area around the time the crash occurred Monday on Flaggy Meadow Road in Gorham.
Portland police investigate after shots fired Sunday in West End
Two people were questioned by police, but not arrests have been made.
UMaine student hit by university vehicle on Orono campus
The student was hit Friday morning on Long Road, school officials said.
Section of Congress Street will be closed next week
The road will be closed to allow for repaving near a new cardiovascular tower at Maine Medical Center that is scheduled to open in June.
Hank Donovan, Bowdoin man who lived life with enthusiasm, dies at 66
He had a lifelong interest in genealogy and loved digging up details of his family history.
Democratic legislative leaders reach agreement on supplemental budget fixes
The fixes would restore pension tax breaks for retirees, boost pay for ed techs and increase support for dairy farmers, Senate President Troy Jackson said.
Strong winds knock out power to thousands of CMP customers
The National Weather Service said winds gusted up to 50 mph on Friday, but that sunnier, drier weather is on the way over the weekend and into next week.
Retired Air Force colonel named Maine’s chief medical examiner
Dr. Alice Briones, who grew up in Hampden, was the first woman to lead the U.S. Armed Forces Medical Examiner System.