An Augusta man says Melvin ‘Mickey’ Boutilier, who died in 2012, starting abusing him when he was a child in the 1960s.
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.
Kennebunk’s Wedding Cake House on the market for $2.65 million
The house, built in 1825, has been called one of the most photographed homes in Maine.
Mainers clean up and warm up after weekend storm combines snow, rain and ice
The combination of weather created a variety of challenges, including water damage in a Sanford library and widespread power outages in southern Maine that drove people to warming centers.
Thousands of Mainers still without power in wake of devastating ice storm
Additional line crews from Canada and other New England states arrived Monday to help CMP repair damage from the storm. Even so, restoration efforts could extend into Wednesday in some areas.
South Portland turns focus to future of now-vacant Mahoney Middle School
The City Council is delaying a decision about whether to move City Hall into the old middle school and build a new police station next door. Many residents want to create affordable housing instead.
Body of missing York man found
Jerry Allen had last been seen at the York American Legion on Wednesday, according to police.
ACLU of Maine names new executive director
Molly Curren Rowles will replace Arthur Padilla. Curren Rowles previously led the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine and worked on complex legal issues with Pine Tree Legal Assistance.
Portland police say death of man found in Casco Bay not suspicious
It could take the medical examiner several weeks to receive results of toxicology tests and determine the cause of death.
Saco River Wildlife Center, already outgrowing space to care for wild animals, enters its busy season
The wildlife rehabilitation center in Limington treated more than 900 animals last year – everything from squirrels and mice to bats and porcupines.
Portland man arrested after fleeing crash scene in South Portland
South Portland police say Taylor Graffam was impaired when he crashed into several vehicles, light poles and a bus stop on Main Street.