Police have not identified the person whose remains were found in a shed on the property and said the investigation is continuing.
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.
Maine confronts wide race disparity in health care for expecting mothers
Black women in Maine are four times more likely than white women to start prenatal care late, or not at all, a disparity tied with Texas as the nation’s largest.
Fire that damaged Fogler Library at UMaine was arson, officials say
University officials on Thursday announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Maine Capitol Police chief steps down after outcry over social media posts
Russell Gauvin retires effective Friday under the terms of a separation agreement.
Two men indicted on murder charges in 2012 shootings in downtown Portland
Zachary Phach and Khang Tran were indicted by a Cumberland County Grand Jury in connection with the murder of Matt Blanchard and wounding of two of his brothers.
Driveway death of Westbrook woman was an accident, police say
The police chief says Sue Ellen Randall’s ex-husband was helping deliver flooring when he stepped on the pickup truck’s accelerator instead of its brake.
Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.
Spring storm brings mix of rain and snow, wind gusts, vehicle crashes
The hills of western and southern Maine received 1 to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph, leading to power outages in some areas.
Gorham police release few details about the death of 3-year-old boy hit by car
Police would not say how the 13-year-old driver got access to the SUV that hit the boy Wednesday evening.
Windham standoff ends peacefully, police say
Brandon Croy, 33, of Windham is facing several criminal charges following the standoff on Forest Avenue, which lasted nearly 6 hours Wednesday.