Tuesday’s fatal fall from the Prouts Neck Cliff Walk raises questions, but the state’s recreational use statute shields landowners in many cases.
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.
Posted inSpecial Features
Sabbathday Lake Shakers plan to breathe new life into iconic buildings
Projects to restore the great barn and herb house at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village are getting a big boost in funding from federal grants and private donations.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Four college students with Maine ties win Voyager Scholarships
The scholarships from the Obama Foundation, worth up to $50,000, are intended for those who plan to pursue a career in public service.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Two people shot, seriously wounded in Old Port
The early morning shootings are the latest in a series of violent crimes that are challenging Portland police and concerning community leaders.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
A little ‘liquid sunshine’ closes out summer tourism season in Maine
Despite a rainy end to the Labor Day weekend, business owners say they had a great summer season.
Posted inLocal & State
Three South Berwick men killed in New Hampshire crash
The collision, which killed 4 in all, was reported around 8:30 p.m. on Portland Avenue in Rollinsford, N.H.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Starbucks workers in Biddeford go on strike Monday
Workers who voted to join Starbucks Workers United say the company is retaliating against them and has cut store hours.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Out of the van but still in search of a home
Jeanie and Roger Cannell, who were living in a van in the parking lot of a turnpike travel plaza, have gotten a lot of help from strangers since she told their story in July. But a long-term home remains elusive.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
DNA specialists work to identify Victorian-era girl’s remains in Sanford
The nonprofit DNA Doe Project is working with Sanford officials to identify the girl whose body was found in 2017 in an area where a cemetery was once located.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Baileyville man killed in early morning house fire
Fire officials say there is no indication that foul play was involved in the fire at 24 Summit St. on Friday morning.