A force main sewer pipe near Southern Maine Community College burst on Thursday, prompting the closure of the beach until next week.
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.
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Gray teen hit by tractor-trailer faces ‘long road to recovery’
The 13-year-old Gray-New Gloucester Middle School student has severe injuries and had surgery on his left foot Wednesday. His mother says he is expected to be in the hospital for at least 2 more days.
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Man arrested near Canadian border with bomb sign didn’t have explosive devices
Tony Holford of Rhode Island is expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning.
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Changes to food stamp work requirements could push some Mainers further into poverty
The debt ceiling agreement would impose work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients ages 50 to 54 who don’t have children at home or a disability.
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Maine now has a state butterfly thanks to 2 inquisitive fifth graders
The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine’s official butterfly.
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South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago
The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger’s childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and “always extend your hand in friendship.”
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Identifying victim in Kittery hotel fire proving difficult
The state medical examiner’s office said no one has reported a missing person and incomplete hotel records are making the process more challenging.
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Victim still unknown in deadly Kittery hotel fire
As investigators look for the cause of the fire that destroyed the Days Inn, the state medical examiner is trying to identify the person whose body was found in the rubble.
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One person found dead in rubble of Kittery hotel fire
Fire investigators went to the Days Inn Thursday morning to analyze the scene and found a body around 2:15 p.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Marshwood Middle School principal resigns after employee files for protection order against him
In his resignation letter to MSAD 35, David Creech said he was leaving because of health matters that require his attention.