Deputies say they found a Glock pistol in their car and 9 mm bullets on one of the men.
Gillian Graham
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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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Casco man accused of assaulting woman, challenging deputy to shoot him
Police say Ernesto Nieves was eventually arrested after a police dog tracked him more than 8 miles through the woods.
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Lewiston man charged with setting fire to apartment building
Police say Christopher Violette started a fire inside his Lisbon Street apartment.
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Social media threat made against Yarmouth High
Police were able to identify a suspect from out of state and school is in session Monday, the superintendent says.
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In Berwick, a large pig goes rogue, raises a ruckus
Berwick police say the pig was running on Hubbard Road and they were trying to locate the owner.
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Kerry Rear’s family grateful for outpouring of support during 45-day search
The day after the discovery of her body, her father, Kenneth Rear, expresses his gratitude to the Sanford community and police force.
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Falmouth man’s new nonprofit aims to turn coins into social change
World of Change hopes to raise money through community and school events.
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School bus driver in Lebanon crash failed to stop for sign, police say
The three people on the bus were uninjured, but the driver of a car was taken to a hospital.
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Casco Bay Bridge reopened after being stuck
The southbound drawbridge portion was stuck in the raised position for about a half-hour just after rush hour Monday.
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Jackson Laboratory denies PETA allegations of mistreating mice
Among allegations in a complaint filed with the National Institutes of Health: Mice were left for days in wet boxes, causing some to drown, and others had the tips of their tails torn off, instead of clipped, for tissue samples.