City Administrator Kevin Sutherland is not saying what led him to place Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress on paid leave.
Gillian Graham
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Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. 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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Limerick woman accused of vandalizing vehicle behind Town Hall
Nanci Gammon, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated criminal mischief, the York County sheriff says.
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Man accused of firing gun in Portland
The 25-year-old suspect is being held in connection with a disturbance early Saturday on Sherman Street, police say.
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Saco’s police chief, deputy chief placed on leave
City Administrator Kevin Sutherland notified police department employees of the decision in a memo, which says he plans to bring in a consultant ‘to provide an assessment.’
Posted inMaine Crime
Man killed in shooting in Portland’s Riverton neighborhood
Isahak Muse, 22, was killed at 1:45 a.m. in a residence on Milton Street, police say.
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Man charged with murder after shooting in Swanville
The shooting was reported early Friday morning in the Waldo County town.
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It’s irrational, but it’s Pi Day and they are singing in Biddeford
Once again, an inventive math teacher has written a musical parody celebrating 3.14159….
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Not your parents’ city anymore: Biddeford is now Maine’s youngest
Ignore the stereotype: A renaissance here has drawn a flood of fresh faces – and businesses – making the municipality’s median age plunge.
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A week after fatal blaze, firefighters pay silent tribute to one of their own
A public memorial service for Capt. Joel Barnes will be held Sunday in Portland.
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Judge lifts stay that temporarily blocked Ogunquit recall election
The lawsuit that seeks to prevent such a vote is moving forward quickly, and so is the citizen effort to hold such a vote.