Police characterize the death of the man, whom they describe as about 23 years old, as ‘unexplained.’
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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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Man indicted in throat slashing of taxi driver in Portland
Justin Kristiansen, 30, is charged with elevated aggravated assault and another offense in connection with the attack last month near PT’s Showclub.
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Shucks Maine Lobster plans to build processing plant in Gorham
The Richmond-based company hopes to open the facility by May 2018 and employ as many as 80 people.
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Fire reportedly kills multiple animals at Arundel dog breeding kennel
The cause of the Tuesday night fire remains under investigation.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Arundel man accused of assaulting girlfriend, then stabbing himself
Police believe Doyle Strickland stabbed himself with a pair of scissors, then blamed his girlfriend for the wound.
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Kennebunk man faces assault charges in dispute over vehicle
Jason Ames is accused of forcibly trying to remove his ex-girlfriend from his car and fighting with others who tried to intervene.
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Fire destroys Dead River building in South Paris
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the Monday night fire.
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Harpswell man killed in dirt bike accident
Levi Alexander lost control of his bike and died when he hit a house on Harpswell Neck Road.
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Man shot in downtown Portland; police searching for suspect
Police say a 39-year-old man was seriously injured after he was shot Tuesday night on Preble Street in Portland.
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Biddeford rehab project transforms home and students, has community building for the future
A team effort by Rotarians, the city of Biddeford and the Center of Technology provides on-the-job experience to young people learning trades, and ‘the work speaks for itself.’