The Coast Guard was notified of the overturned boat by an emergency beacon alert around 4:21 p.m. Friday.
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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Judge dismisses federal lawsuit over access to Maine’s digital civil court records
The lawsuit challenged a rule that will delay public access to civil cases in Maine’s electronic court records system.
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Largest class ever graduates from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
The graduating class included 16 women and, for the first time, rangers from the Maine Forest Service.
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Passamaquoddy Tribe plans educational display near replica of Columbus’ ship
Tribal leaders say the Nao Santa Maria’s Penobscot River tour overlooks Columbus’ history of committing atrocities against indigenous people.
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Elsa soaks Maine, but fails to put a dent in drought conditions
The state escaped serious damage from the remains of Tropical Storm Elsa, which hammered other parts of the East Coast.
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Coast Guard’s iconic tall ship, Eagle, will visit Maine for belated bicentennial celebration
The 295-foot cutter will be in Portland for 3 days in August for public tours.
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‘A 21st century Shaker story’
The three people living in the world’s only active Shaker community plan for the future.
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Police offer no new details in death of 4-year-old Windham boy
The child was reported missing from his home late Thursday afternoon and his body was found a few hours later.
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State brings in outside agency to help DHHS investigate deaths of 4 children in past month
With Maine’s child welfare system under scrutiny again, DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the decision to engage Casey Family Programs is a ‘call to action.’
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Portland business owner’s annual celebration helps introduce Juneteenth’s history to community
Joe Kings has hosted the gathering at his business, Ultimate Car Care, for 26 years, and Saturday’s event has special significance.