Police say no one was injured in the shooting reported Wednesday night near the downtown area.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Fire destroys gym at Seacoast Christian School in South Berwick
The cause of the early morning fire at the York County school is being investigated.
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Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
In Biddeford, iftar dinner builds community during Ramadan
The tradition of inviting the community to a fast-breaking dinner will continue this year on March 23 at Southern Maine Health Care. This year’s gathering includes a panel discussion that celebrates Muslim women.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Domo arigato, master roboto: 72 student teams build, compete in VEX competition in South Portland
The VEX Robotics State Championship was held Saturday in South Portland. 8 winning teams will go on to national competition in Dallas in April.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Man charged with murder in death of Bridgton woman last year
Eric Knight, also of Bridgton, was arrested Saturday in the slaying of Benita Preo.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
A month after Saco shooting, police still tight-lipped about investigation
Police say releasing any information about the incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order and school lockdowns would hamper the investigation.
Posted inLocal & State
A Maine scientist helped discover 4 new species of deep-sea octopus
Dr. Beth Orcutt spent 10 years thinking about an octopus she saw near Costa Rica. She went back last year with a team and found at least 4 new species, 2 of which brood their eggs on hydrothermal vents deep in the Pacific Ocean.
Posted inElections, Local & State
Cumberland voters reject affordable housing project
The proposal to build a $40 million, 107-unit apartment complex near the town center drew heavy turnout, with preliminary results showing the referendum failed 2,545 to 1,163.
Posted inLocal & State
South Berwick residents travel to Alabama for anniversary of Selma Civil Rights walk
The group will join residents of Tuskegee, Alabama, South Berwick’s sister city, for the walk to mark the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Sanford alternative learning program back in school budget – for now
The Sanford School Committee voted to keep the program in next year’s budget, but the City Council could still send the budget back to the committee to make more cuts.