Witnesses told police that Tyreese Vargas, 19, was involved in an argument inside The Drink Exchange before he allegedly shot two people on Wharf Street after the bar closed.
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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Pandemic shortages limit OUI arrests, but numbers still climb
The number of OUI arrests has jumped dramatically in some southern Maine communities, a trend public safety officials say traces back to the pandemic.
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Maine law limits liability on private trails, such as where Georgia woman died
Tuesday’s fatal fall from the Prouts Neck Cliff Walk raises questions, but the state’s recreational use statute shields landowners in many cases.
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Massachusetts man killed in Saco crash
Allan Zenowitz, 94, was killed Tuesday afternoon when a Mercedes struck a traffic light pole on Main Street in Saco.
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Georgia woman died on privately maintained path
A Georgia woman visiting Maine spent the morning before her 55th birthday walking a private path along the cliffs of Scarborough that has been used by the public for centuries. Just before 10:30 a.m. Monday, Romona Gowens of Calhoun, Georgia, fell from a 30-foot cliff after a fence she was leaning on broke, police said. […]
Posted inLocal & State, Special Features
Sabbathday Lake Shakers plan to breathe new life into iconic buildings
Projects to restore the great barn and herb house at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village are getting a big boost in funding from federal grants and private donations.
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Investigation into Old Port shooting that left 2 people wounded continues
Portland police have provided few details about the Monday morning shooting that left 2 people with serious injuries.
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Electrical repairs at Franklin Towers are done, but inspections are needed before power is fully restored
The Portland Housing Authority is not offering a new timeline for when residents on the upper floors will be able to use their stoves or air conditioners.
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Power at Franklin Towers expected to be fully restored by Friday
Residents of the upper floors of the Portland building have been without full power since a thunderstorm on Aug. 26.
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Biddeford police chief to retire after 51 years in the department
Chief Roger Beaupre notified the city manager that his last day of work will be Jan. 25, 2023. He served as chief since 1981.
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