CMP expected 900 more line and tree workers from as far away as Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. More than 250,000 Maine customers were still in the dark early Wednesday morning.
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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Tens of thousands in central Maine still without power in storm’s wake
Approximately 62 percent of Central Maine Power and Emera Maine customers were without power by late Monday afternoon.
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Power companies expect recovery from historic storm to take days
Central Maine Power says it has never had as many outages, even during the Ice Storm of 1998.
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Gasoline odor forces early dismissal of 2 Cape Elizabeth schools
A customer pumping gas at a nearby Cumberland Farms overfilled their tank, causing the fuel spill.
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Gusty storm knocks out power to thousands north of Portland
Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth closes for the day because it lacked electricity.
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‘Better-than-Takeout’ offers an easy introduction to Thai cooking
Our reviewer is excited to expand her husband’s palate beyond pad Thai.
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Former Prime Tanning site target of arson twice
The fires cause extensive smoke damage in a former industrial building.
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Three Sanford residents charged with selling heroin and fentanyl
Drug agents had been investigating the trio for 2 months, according to police.
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Maine man trying to light cigarette flips truck end over end
The truck came to rest on its roof after crashing through several trees.
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SWAT team responds to South Portland store where man allegedly brandished gun
The Circle K/Irving on Westbrook Street was evacuated and roads were closed in the area during the incident Sunday evening.