Emanuel Slobada allegedly brandished a knife and threatened his mother and sisters.
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.
Baby moose rescued by 9 Mainers is put down after observation
Game wardens determined that the ailing calf found in Aroostook County had little chance of survival.
Group closes deal on $6.7 million purchase of Scarborough Downs
The owners envision a long-term redevelopment of the property into a town center with housing, shopping, restaurants, offices and more.
Maine’s historic Ice Storm of 1998 brought extraordinary destruction – and cooperation
The state wore a coat of ice as thick as 3 inches, and the disaster killed at least 4 people and cost the state $320 million.
Tractor-trailer crashes on I-295 in Portland
The crash was near mile 5 in the northbound lanes.
Shapleigh woman stole snowboard from neighbor’s garage at 2 in the morning, police say
Jennifer Walsh, who also allegedly tried to enter the neighbor’s house, is facing a burglary charge.
Saco man charged with assault in Waterboro
Police say Tyler Longmore assaulted several people at the home of his ex-girlfriend on New Year’s Day.
Extreme cold smashes records, freezes car batteries, postpones ‘polar dips’
The weather also prompts Gov. LePage to declare a state of emergency so heating oil truck drivers can put in longer hours filling homeowners’ tanks.
Portland man charged with OUI after 4-car crash in Windham
Two other drivers involved in the crash sustained minor injuries.
Woolwich man stabbed in neck in Bath
Police say Clancy Morton was stabbed during a fight with two acquaintances inside an apartment at Green Acres Estates.