Investigators conclude that Brett Bickford, who fell to his death in York County in September, loosened his harness in midair.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
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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Crash snarls Commercial Street traffic
The two-vehicle crash sent multiple people to the hospital with minor injuries.
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Aroostook County man was shot to death, police say
Police are conducting a homicide investigation after the body of Daren Charette was found Sunday inside a Fort Kent apartment.
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Eleanor Lord Pray: The Maine woman revered in Russia
Little known in her home state, a farm girl from Berwick came to captivate the residents of Siberia, where she documented daily life through a turbulent 36 years.
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Portland library reopens after heating issue causes shut down
The main library was closed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday
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Shoppers shrug off predawn cold for crack at early Black Friday deals
Thousands of Mainers flock to The Maine Mall in South Portland for midnight opening ‘door busters’ and to socialize.
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Biddeford business owners, residents decry plan for paid parking
But city officials say it’s needed to balance competing demands for a finite number of parking spots in the busy downtown.
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Biddeford council hoping for cease-fire on downtown parking fee plan
At Monday night’s public meeting on the hot-button topic, officials will explain how the system works and the reasons behind it.
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November snowstorm makes its way through Maine
There were still reports of light snowfall Friday night in Augusta, Waterville, Bangor and Caribou.
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Kittery man dedicated to fighting childhood cancer dies on cross-country charity ride
James Dobson, whose well-documented ‘Positive Vibes Tour’ has raised more than $12,000, was hit by a vehicle Tuesday in Mississippi.