The Brunswick Fire Department was called to 304 Maine St. around 10:30 a.m. Monday by the homeowner after the side of the house caught fire, said Capt. David Hunter.
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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Sanford police seek leads after vandals spray paint home
A white house on Nottingham Drive was vandalized sometime overnight from Sept. 1 to 2, according to police.
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Labor activists march in Portland to call for universal health care, earned sick leave
The Labor Day breakfast, followed by a march, is heavily attended by Democratic state legislators and candidates for office.
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Westbrook man charged with drug trafficking after late night traffic stop
During the roadside investigation, police searched passenger Makonnen Berhe, 27, of Westbrook, and found 18 grams crack cocaine and $2,500 in suspected drug proceeds.
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Massachusetts man is charged with selling drugs in Biddeford-Saco area
Police say agents bought drugs from Frank Barrett on several occasions before his arrest Wednesday.
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Mainers urged to avoid mosquito bites after West Nile is found in mosquitoes in Kittery
It is the first direct confirmation this year that the disease is being carried by mosquitoes in Maine.
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East End residents return to homes after evacuation for gas leak
The Portland Fire Department evacuated a dozen homes as a precaution after a construction crew ruptured a gas line on Walnut Street.
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Buxton man identified as victim of crash in Gorham
Police say Jason Bressette, 39, was killed in the accident Tuesday on the Bernard Rines Bypass.
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Biddeford police recover unusable pieces of stolen ‘Tiger Pride’ sign
Police say they have suspects but don’t name anyone while the probe continues.
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Maine heat flirts with the record books, forcing school schedule changes
For some students, the first day of school Wednesday will be a short one – and forget the athletics.