Joshua Patrick Weldon, most recently of Springvale, was released on bond last month but failed to show up at a sober house where he was assigned to stay while awaiting trial.
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.
Memory of young cancer victim who inspired thousands will live on at the playground he loved
A bench will be dedicated Saturday in memory of Jacob Thompson near the Easterm Prom playground, where he loved to play.
A new cookbook simplifies Indian cooking
‘Vegetarian Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot’ is easy to navigate, and the (mostly vegan) recipes are easy to follow.
In times of war, the code of silence prevails
For many women who deciphered top-secret intelligence during World War II, their own code proved the hardest to break.
Rep. Poliquin’s campaign raises concerns over handling of ballots in ranked-choice voting process
But Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says the concerns appear to be unfounded and that ‘trying to delegitimize the election process is a bit reckless at this point.’
Teen airlifted to Maine Med after Harrison car crash
A second 16-year-old in the car is taken to Stephens Memorial Hospital for evaluation.
Jetport flights delayed, hundreds affected after truck hits pole, knocks out power
The crash on outer Congress Street also prompted the city to extend voting hours until 9:30 p.m. at the Italian Heritage Center polling station.
As Election Day nears, here’s a quick recap on Maine’s key races and voting process
The state will be choosing a new governor, members of Congress and legislators, plus there are ballot questions and local races.
Biddeford council to decide whether to hold public forum on downtown parking plan
The mayor says a meeting is necessary to clarify confusion about a proposal to charge people to park in some municipal lots.
YMCA locations to offer free child care on Election Day
The services will be offered in Biddeford, Portland, Freeport and New Gloucester on Tuesday.