Five residents were charged with cultivating marijuana, police said.
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.
Portland police investigate playground stabbing
The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. at Riverton Park.
Excess lead in Yarmouth schools’ water sparks call for testing at all schools
A health advocate notes that many Maine school districts are not required to monitor for lead, as Yarmouth officials address slightly elevated levels at two schools.
Police say heroin laced with lethal synthetic drug may be circulating in Sanford area
They issue an alert about the danger of W-18, which can cause near-instant death, in hopes of avoiding an overdose ‘disaster.’
In private sector, LePage’s tirade might be a career-killer
But legal experts say the governor’s threats to a state legislator are unlikely to prompt criminal prosecution.
Couple crash car in Harpswell while arguing
Police say both the driver and passenger were injured in the crash Thursday evening.
NRA official urges Mainers to reject background checks on gun sales
Chris Cox of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action spoke Wednesday at a Maine Heritage Policy Center luncheon.
Police looking for missing Portland man
Samuel Curtis, 22, was last seen Aug. 16.
‘Wessie’ mystery goes national after discovery of snakeskin in Westbrook
A sample of the skin has been sent to a Texas researcher in an effort to determine the type of snake that shed it.
Gun found by kids near South Portland playground was stolen from car
The gun was found Sunday by three young girls playing in the Redbank neighborhood.