State officials say the destructive bugs were found this week in Lebanon and Acton.
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Biddeford school board member who faces assault charges takes leave of absence
Dennis Anglea issues a written statement that denies the charges but says he will step aside until he clears his name.
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Posted inMaine Crime
Brunswick man faces charges after Topsham wreck
Police say Kaleb Brooks, 22, left the scene of the crash.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Topsham police seek 3 who ran from scene of wreck
A silver Mercedes hit a house on River Road.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Dog’s body found. Then came the curious tale of Franky the pug mix
The ‘ugly act’ that claimed the life of a terrier-pug mix named Franky elicits an outpouring of support in a Down East town.
Posted inMaine, News
Thursday’s storm caused thousands of power outages, but no, it wasn’t a tornado
Almost 30,000 CMP customers lost power, and Brunswick schools canceled Friday classes.
Posted inMaine, News
Saco man dies of injuries from single-car crash
Charles Hennessy lost control of his car which overturned on Tuesday in Dayton.
Posted inAnimals, Maine
Boom and doom: Squirrel population surges in Northeast, as does roadkill
Biologists say plentiful food and other conditions are helping the rodents to thrive, and now the young ones are hitting the road.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Effort to protect Maine’s piping plovers pays off with record number
With 128 fledglings this year, Maine is still meeting its conservation targets for gradually restoring the species of tiny beachcombers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Former site of trash incinerator targeted for development in downtown Biddeford
The city is in talks about turning the property that once had a plant seen as a detriment to progress into housing, retail and other uses.