The crash near mile 12 in Cumberland caused traffic to back up to Freeport.
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.
Man arrested in Standish after crashing car, throwing handgun into woods
Brandan Bushey was charged with violating a protective order in connection with the handgun.
Numerous ‘drive by shootings’ involving pellet guns reported in Parsonsfield
York County sheriff’s deputies take numerous reports of damage to cars and homes in the York County town.
‘My Modern Indian Kitchen’ teaches mostly simple, home-cooked dishes
A copy of Nitisha Patel’s approachable book could pleasantly spice up your kitchen.
Man charged with hiding cameras in bathroom of York rental home
York police say Joseph J. McGrath spied on friends and family, including children.
Former Biddeford textile mill to be converted into housing units
The vacant Lincoln Mill will be transformed into The Lincoln, with 181 residential units, a meeting space, restaurant, New York City-style lobby and rooftop amenities, the developer says.
Turnpike crash closed lanes in York County early Wednesday
Emergency officials reopened all lanes to traffic about an hour after the crash was reported.
Three people escape Waterboro house fire
Fire officials say smoke detectors alerted the family to the fire.
Community pitches in to remember Kennebunkport girl who was ‘one in a million’
The new headstone, funded in part by Shiloh Pepin’s classmates, honors the girl who had ‘mermaid syndrome,’ as well as her mother and sister.
Hundreds rally in Portland to support paid sick leave campaign
The Labor Day gathering pushes for the city to become the first in Maine to require employers to provide paid sick leave.