Shooting victims Derrick Thompson, 19, and Alivia Welch, 18, were passionate about life, friends say.
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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Biddeford landlord charged with murdering two
Biddeford police had responded to a dispute over parking at the home just minutes before.
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Search for missing Maine students halted on Christmas
The clothing of the two young men, who have been missing since last week, was found Monday on an island off Cape Porpoise.
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Police: Scarborough woman fired gun while holding baby
Angela Haddad, 34, was trying to kill her husband, police say.
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OOB man hit by car dies from injuries; Saco police investigating
Michael White, 65, died after being struck by a car near the corner of Main and Water streets in Saco.
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Former Maine Teacher of Year dies suddenly at 40
Kevin Grover, who taught second-graders at Falmouth Elementary, suffered a heart attack after running in Rangeley.
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Two arrested after early-morning fight at Maine Mall
Police also were called to Macy’s, where a man had passed out in the lingerie section.
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Bruce Roberts Toy Fund gears up for another holiday run
With 33 days until Christmas, activity at the Bruce Roberts Toy Fund has kicked into high gear.
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House 137, nine other Maine races head for recount
Alan Casavant goes from trailing to leading William Guay after military and overseas ballots are counted.
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Waterboro hand counting ballots after voting machine breaks
Town Clerk Yvette Murray said the machine, which she described as old, stopped working Tuesday, forcing officials to hand count 112 ballots.