James Thomas was using a metal detector to search around old cellar holes before he got lost in Township E, according to the Maine Warden Service.
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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From thriving industry to ‘no man’s land’: Sanford looks to revive mill district
Officials say a $1 million bond is key to revitalization efforts, including the clean up of dozens of brownfield sites throughout the city.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Pandemic shortages limit OUI arrests, but numbers still climb
The number of OUI arrests has jumped dramatically in some southern Maine communities, a trend public safety officials say traces back to the pandemic.
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Maine law limits liability on private trails, such as where Georgia woman died
Tuesday’s fatal fall from the Prouts Neck Cliff Walk raises questions, but the state’s recreational use statute shields landowners in many cases.
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.
Posted inMaine, 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 inMaine, 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, Maine
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.
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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, Maine
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.