Randal J. Hennessey did not enter a plea to a murder charge in the killing of Douglas Michaud Jr. during a hearing Thursday in York County Superior Court.
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.
Father of girl with rare disease sets out to walk from Maine to North Carolina – barefoot
Chris Brannigan hopes the 1,200-mile trek will raise money and awareness in the fight against Cornelia de Lange Syndrome.
Maine volunteers joining relief effort in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana
Red Cross of Northern New England has deployed 15 volunteers to Louisiana following Hurricane Ida and could send more in the coming weeks and months.
Gov. Mills says Maine is prepared to take in Afghans fleeing Taliban
It’s a welcome gesture for Mainers who are struggling to help family members escape Afghanistan by the end of August.
Episcopal bishop requires all Maine clergy, staff to get vaccine
The mandate applies to more than a dozen staff members and about 230 clergy, according to the diocese.
Suicide attempts by children have spiked during the pandemic, especially among girls
And health care providers say they are seeing more children under the age of 10 thinking about or attempting suicide.
Teenage driver critically injured in turnpike crash
Police say the driver with a learner’s permit lost control on the Maine Turnpike in Gray on Friday morning.
Commission begins study of barriers to affordable housing in Maine communities
A new 15-member commission meets this week to begin studying how local land-use and zoning laws discourage affordable housing development in Maine.
Caribou man killed in wrong-way turnpike crash in Kittery
Maine State Police say it appears Caleb Ewing, 29, of Caribou was driving north in the southbound lanes when the crash occurred shortly after midnight.
International summer camp in Otisfield hosts only Maine kids for the first time
Because of the pandemic, the session of the Seeds of Peace camp in Otisfield that kicked off Monday is for Maine teenagers only.