Rayan A. Issa, a seventh-grader at Lewiston Middle School, died while playing with friends in a designated swimming area at Range Pond.
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, News, Schools and Education
Alternative education program builds confidence, enthusiasm – and a canoe
A boat-building project melded with math, science and other lessons inspires Old Orchard Beach students who struggle in typical classes.
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Posted inMaine
Vandals set four small fires in new Sanford High School still under construction
They also do other damage to the building, and officials worry the opening set for September will be delayed.
Posted inMaine
Tractor-trailer backed up at turnpike toll plaza before hitting tollbooth
The collision ‘lifted the tollbooth right off the concrete’ at the York plaza, police say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine man charged with OUI manslaughter in crash that killed passenger
Police say James McBride was intoxicated when he crashed on Route 221.
Posted inMaine, News
Man killed by speeding car that woman drove onto Sanford baseball field
WCSH-TV says that Douglas Parkhurst, 68, of West Newfield died after being hit by the car driven around the diamond at Goodall Park by Carol Sharrow, 51, of Sanford.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Eight people charged with using Buxton park picnic table to fuel bonfire
The group, found in the park after hours, includes four juveniles, police say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police looking for historic marker stolen from 240-year-old Scarborough grave
Cemetery trustees discovered the veterans marker was missing during the Memorial Day weekend.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Cousins chased from Harpswell home at 3 a.m. charged with burglary
Residents of the home were awakened by noises coming from the basement and went to investigate.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Catholic diocese parts ways with the Maine Council of Churches
Bishop Robert Deeley says the council’s decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.