Trooper Lee Vanadestine pulled his cruiser alongside the car and forced it into a guardrail.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kennebunk man, 20, killed in single-car crash
The crash was reported around 9 p.m. Wednesday on Sinnott Road in Arundel.
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.
Kayaker missing for almost 24 hours found safe by Coast Guard
The agency had called off the search, but Adrian Cerezo is located after an official recognizes his voice when an audio clip of his mayday call is broadcast.
Faulty new parking meters cost town of York tens of thousands in lost fees
New kiosk-style meters malfunctioned along the beach, but the town says the problem is mostly fixed.
Nonprofit gives town of Wells a floating wheelchair for disabled beach visitors
The special equipment will allow people with mobility restrictions to get across the sand and into the ocean.