A man dubbed ‘The Shark Wrestler’ and his girlfriend, a Maine beauty pageant contestant, catch and pose with sharks in Nantucket.
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.
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Donation will pay for restoration of keeper’s house at Wood Island Lighthouse
Most of the $218,000 project at the historic lighthouse in Saco Bay will be paid for by Judith Klement of Savannah, Georgia
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Autistic boy from Texas finds no bullies at Maine’s Funtown
Dylan Dean and his family have an ‘amazing’ visit to the state, courtesy of the Saco water park, which was mistaken for one where Dylan was allegedly mistreated in San Antonio.
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Missing kayaker found safe near Swan’s Island
The Coast Guard had been searching for Jackson Day, 18, who was last seen Tuesday morning.
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Driver in Casco crash that killed 4-year-old boy has never had a license, authorities say
Police believe speed was a factor in the accident that killed Cameron Petersen and severely injured his mother on Route 11.
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Two crashes, one involving a truck hauling 48,000 pounds of water, snarl morning traffic on Maine Turnpike
The accidents occur in the southbound lanes in York County and are cleared by early Monday afternoon.
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Biddeford sheds ‘Trashtown’ image as developers invest in historic mill buildings
More than $70 million in projects is planned for the city’s mill district; developers say none of it would be happening if the Maine Energy Recovery Co. plant was still operating.
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City finds no evidence of food tampering at Marcy’s Diner
Complaints about the diner, some originating on social media from other states, were lodged after a media firestorm over a crying child last month.
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Old Orchard Beach approves restrictions on where sex offenders can live
Those convicted of crimes against children under age 14 will not be allowed to live within 750 feet of schools, public parks or the town’s iconic beach.
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Man arrested after shots fired at security guard at Portland office building
No one was injured in the pellet gun shooting, which left holes in the doors of One City Center.