Thomas Johnson, who owned the two-story house on Long Island, died in the fire, according to fire officials.
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 inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine wildlife officials investigating after 2 moose are illegally killed
State wardens say the crimes are especially egregious because the carcasses were left to rot rather than used for food.
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Portland natives and veterans of 2 wars connect through Vet to Vet program
World War II veteran Philip H. Levinsky and Vietnam veteran Sam Kelley are bound together by war and service in a way that only fellow veterans can truly understand.
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Woman killed at Saco crosswalk was a friendly face in her neighborhood
Li Zhen Wu, 73, who came to the U.S. from China nearly 20 years ago, was a dedicated grandmother and often collected returnable bottles and cans near her home.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, News
Biddeford elects Martin Grohman as first new mayor in 12 years
Residents also voted on all nine City Council seats, seven school board seats and a referendum to fund an addition to Biddeford Primary School.
Posted inLocal & State
Saco woman, 73, hit and killed while crossing street in crosswalk
Li Z. Wu of Saco was hit while crossing the street in a crosswalk, according to police.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Lewiston shooting survivors are all in stable condition
Central Maine Medical Center officials said one patient who was in critical condition has been upgraded to stable.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Survivors deal with sadness, recovery, questions: ‘It’s overwhelming. We lost so many special people.’
Four survivors and their families tell their stories. ‘It’s mixed emotions everywhere. I don’t even know what to think or what to say or what to feel.’
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Municipal buildings, schools closed as police search for Lewiston shootings suspect
Multiple communities have closed public buildings and schools as police continue to search for a person of interest in the Lewiston shooting.
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Sewer repair work will close sections of Willard Beach
City officials say it will take about a month to replace a degraded sewer force main that runs along the popular South Portland beach.