More testing is needed to identify the primary causes of the die-off, but at least some of the seals were infected with either avian influenza or distemper.
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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Police identify Massachusetts man killed in Wells turnpike crash
Police say Uriel Vasquez, 19, was headed to a construction job in the Saco area.
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Woman’s attempt to help injured animal comes back to bite her, as raccoon proves to be rabid
A game warden also was bitten, while trying to remove the animal from the home of the Kennebunkport woman, who could be charged with a crime.
Posted inMaine, News
Massachusetts man killed in crash on Maine Turnpike in Wells
The victim was a passenger in a car that hit the median guardrail, crossed three lanes, and then slammed into a group of trees off the breakdown lane, according to police.
Posted inMaine, News
Road construction will pave the way for Biddeford mill redevelopment, and cause detours downtown
The reconstruction of Lincoln Street is expected to affect traffic and will continue into November.
Posted inMaine
No one believed that unicorn root existed anymore in Maine – until it showed up in a field in Bowdoin
The flowering plant not seen in Maine for more than 100 years has returned.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Creatures cured, comforted at Cape Neddick center
The nonprofit can care for up to 200 animals at a time and those that are unable to be released back into the wild become ‘ambassadors.’
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Crash slows northbound Turnpike traffic in York
A dump truck hit an overpass at mile 11, north of the York tollbooth.
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Brunswick police rescue capsized canoeists in Thomas Bay
Four adults sharing two canoes had capsized early Friday morning in Thomas Bay, a tidal inlet east of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Saco Island development to include Nonesuch River Brewing restaurant
The proposed mixed-use project called The Waters will begin the process of seeking approval and permits next week.