The victim of a random killing described as ‘a lightning strike on a sunny day’ is remembered as the glue of her family and a great friend with an adventurous streak.
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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Sanford addiction treatment clinic to close, blaming lack of state funding
Officials at Spectrum Health Systems say they cannot provide treatment for opioid addiction without more government support.
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Details of Casco crash released as injured woman’s condition improves
Crystal Petersen of Gray, who was critically injured in the accident that killed her 4-year-old son Aug. 11, is upgraded to serious condition.
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Lewiston police still investigating accident that critically injured 9-year-old cyclist
Police say Jordan Norwood remains in critical condition and no decision has been made about charging the driver who hit him.
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Body of missing Deer Isle man found in Stonington
Bruce Greenlaw, 71, was reported missing after he didn’t return from a trip into the woods.
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Shark-tagging couple faces more criticism
A man dubbed ‘The Shark Wrestler’ and his girlfriend, a Maine beauty pageant contestant, catch and pose with sharks in Nantucket.
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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.