The storm brought gusts of over 50 mph, which toppled trees and brought down power lines, leading to about 50,000 outages statewide Tuesday.
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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New Gloucester man accused of impersonating police officer
He allegedly caused a disturbance Saturday morning at an athletic field before fleeing on a motorcycle.
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Preble Street employees get big pay boost in new contract
Some workers say it will help them stay in the job. They also note the new provisions, including extra pay for those who use their multilingual skills on the job.
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Maine Med nurse practitioner returns from Ukraine after helping wounded soldiers, refugees, orphans
‘What we see on TV is just the tip of the iceberg,’ says Natalia Iantsevych.
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Southern Maine food pantries see growing need with rising food, energy and gas prices
Some pantries are seeing new faces each week and some people who had stopped coming have returned.
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Biddeford looks to address growing homelessness but remains wary of building a shelter
York County’s biggest city has seen an increase in the number of people without stable housing.
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Belfast potato plant fire was accidental, but cause remains undetermined
The fire spread rapidly through the building after it moved into an area above the fire suppression system, according to officials.
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Man killed in single-car Chebeague Island crash
The man, whose name has not been released, was found unconscious inside his car near South and Ridge roads.
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RSU 21 recall vote will be held Tuesday in Kennebunk
The vote on whether to recall Tim Stentiford from the school board follows months of tension in the community.
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Fire at Belfast potato processing factory prompts evacuations, school and road closures
The blaze, believed to have started in a large deep-frying machine, gutted the Penobscot McCrum building and left 138 people out of work.