Audrey M. Brown, who has dementia, left her home in Biddeford on Wednesday and never made it to a relative’s home in Alfred.
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 inAnimals, Maine, News
Five-foot boa constrictor found on porch in Biddeford
The snake, which is not native to Maine, was later claimed by its owner after it was taken to the Animal Welfare Society.
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Posted inMaine, News
Sanford officials seek state and federal funds to help clean up burned-out mill
The City Council says the ultimate goal should be to demolish both mill buildings at the site of the massive fire and prepare the property for redevelopment.
Posted inMaine, News
Brave trooper injured in effort to stop wrong-way driver on turnpike
Trooper Lee Vanadestine pulled his cruiser alongside the car and forced it into a guardrail.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Little boat built by students in Kennebunk completes Atlantic crossing
‘The Little Boat That Could’ washes ashore in Scotland after traveling thousands of miles since January.
Posted inMaine, News
Studies differ over impact of legalized pot on highway crash numbers
Two conflicting studies add to the confusion over the issue of marijuana-impaired driving in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Florida man fleeing from police run over by Wells officer
Police say Keith Lee took off during an arrest and was hit by a cruiser when he fell in a field.
Posted inMaine, News
Envelope containing crushed diet pills triggers a lockdown at York Town Hall
The unknown white substance was identified only after a full emergency response, including a Navy hazardous materials team.
Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunk man, 20, killed in single-car crash
The crash was reported around 9 p.m. Wednesday on Sinnott Road in Arundel.
Posted inMaine, News
Officials identify man killed while making explosives in his basement
The wife of Robert Stuart told investigators he was making devices to blow up tree stumps.