The volunteer department was ordered to stand down after officials determined that some firefighting gear had not been replaced in the past decade and was out of date.
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.
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Truck carrying Amazon packages crashes in Limington
Police say fuel leaked from the truck, but the driver was not injured.
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As spotlights beam, it’s teen actors who shine on Wells High School stage
Two friends with a love of theater rehearse and support each other for months, culminating in performances in the musical ‘Grease’ with the end of senior year on the horizon for one.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Much-loved restaurant owners who moved south announce their return to Maine
The former operators of Hoss and Mary’s in Old Orchard Beach say they were pulled back by their devoted fans and will reopen at a new location soon.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Latest nor’easter pushes Maine schools into snow-day deficit
With so many classes canceled because of weather, some districts are considering longer school days or Saturday classes to avoid adding days at the end of June.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Extra police on scene at Rockland high school after social media threat
A 20-year-old man was arrested Saturday and charged with terrorizing.
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Parsonsfield golf club destroyed in overnight fire
Buildings at Province Lake Golf in York County were destroyed, but no injuries were reported.
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Teenager charged with making Gray-New Gloucester bomb threat
Police say a 13-year-old boy wrote a bomb threat on a bathroom stall at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School.
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Nor’easter moves on but many remain without power in southern, coastal Maine
Many areas get more than a foot of snow from the storm, which closed roads and schools around the state.
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York moves to protect unburied sloop from souvenir seekers
As visitors flock to see the storm-exposed remnants of the 19th-century vessel on Short Sands Beach, town officials string police tape around the wreck.