The winner remains anonymous after coming forward through a company that acted as a legal representative.
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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Maine and New Hampshire police searching for missing Topsham women
Kimberly Pushard and Angela Bussell, who have intellectual disabilities, are believed to be lost and unable to find their way home to Maine, according to police.
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Man and woman arrested after standoff with police at Saco hotel
They said they had taken hallucinogenic drugs and had barricaded themselves in a hotel room with a 7-year-old child and a dog. Both are charged with endangering the welfare of a child, police said.
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Police, prosecutors, Maine National Guard can do more to help sexual assault victims, AG says
Attorney General Aaron Frey released a report to lawmakers this week outlining how allegations of sexual assault and harassment within the Maine National Guard are investigated.
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New Hampshire man pleads not guilty in Berwick shooting
Daniel Lafrenier, 31, is accused of killing Mark Forest at a home in Berwick in January.
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As extra pandemic SNAP benefits end, many Mainers fear a struggle to afford groceries
The average recipient in Maine is expected to lose $190 a month in benefits, causing many to worry that rates of hunger will rise.
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Dire situation in Turkey, Syria distresses Mainers struggling to help loved ones
Mainers from Turkey and Syria say it’s been difficult to help family and friends who are affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has left more than 15,000 people dead.
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Maine considers steeper fines to deter distracted driving
Since Maine’s hands-free driving law took effect in 2019, more than 3,000 drivers have received tickets each year. A legislative bill would increase penalties from $85 to $500 for a first offense and from $325 to $1,000 for a second offense.
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Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight
The Feb. 13 episode of the show will feature a clubhouse project on the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center’s Brunswick campus.
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Jefferson man pleads guilty to role in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
Joshua Colgan, 35, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge and now faces up to six months in prison.