Police say Charles Small, 50, robbed the sandwich shop at knifepoint Saturday night.
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
Rundown city hall mars image of rejuvenation in downtown Biddeford
‘When you see a city hall fall into disrepair, it says a lot,’ says Mayor Alan Casavant.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Five charged with selling crack cocaine after standoff in Cherryfield
The arrests follow a monthlong investigation into the distribution of crack in Washington County.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Toys R Us will close one-fifth of its stores, including two in Maine
The company, which filed for bankruptcy last year, will close Babies R Us in South Portland by mid-April.
Posted inMaine
More than 14,000 CMP customers lose power as ice builds up
Most of the outages Tuesday afternoon are in Cumberland and York counties.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Scarborough police identify Texas suspect in 2 ‘swatting’ calls reporting fake crimes
Police received assistance from the FBI because of the seriousness of the alleged crimes.
Posted inMaine
Section of Route 202 in Windham reopens following crash
A truck took out a utility pole shortly after 6 a.m. today., cutting power to the area for much of the day.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Two Bronx men arrested on Maine Turnpike after large cocaine, heroin seizure
Trooper Matt Williams stopped the car for an inspection violation and asked for assistance from a drug detection canine.
Posted inMaine, News
Lacking clarity from state, towns act to ban pot shops
At least 19 communities say ‘no’ or ‘not yet’ to marijuana retail, but critics warn that the black market will thrive.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
After 9 snowmobilers land in the water, Mainers are warned about dangerously thin ice
Rain and warm temperatures late last week created ice conditions that are unpredictable and ‘very hazardous,’ the Maine Warden Service says.