Jeffrey Buchannan, 33, is accused of killing his domestic partner, Rhonda Pattelena, on Short Sands Beach in York on Friday afternoon.
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.
Heavy winds knock out power to thousands across Maine
Wind gusts up to 55 mph were recorded Monday and more than 60,000 CMP customers lost electricity, according to the National Weather Service.
Pandemic reveals race disparities around hunger in Maine
Local organizations have stepped in to deliver culturally appropriate food right to the doors of people in immigrant and tribal communities.
Massachusetts man charged with killing domestic partner on beach in York
Jeffrey Buchannan was arrested and charged with murder after officers responded to numerous 911 calls reporting that a man was assaulting a woman behind a large rock on Short Sands Beach.
Portland woman is newest ‘Jeopardy!’ champion
Susan McMillan, a professional Arabic translator and former newspaper reporter, made her debut on the popular quiz show on Friday.
Maine man accused of tampering with pizza dough indicted on federal charges
Nicholas R. Mitchell is accused of putting a razor blade and a screw into balls of pizza dough sold at Hannaford supermarkets.
Park service identifies hikers found dead in Acadia National Park
Wayne Beckford and Kassandra Caceres of Massachusetts were hiking in the park when they apparently fell along ice-covered cliff bands.
Portland incident adds to fears of rising anti-Asian racism
Asian Americans in Maine have felt racial bias and feared the possibility of an incident like the attack on a family in Portland on Monday.
Raymond man killed in late-night crash
Adam Woodbrey, 33, died at the scene of the crash on Valley Road in Raymond.
Portland police charge suspect in possible anti-Asian hate crime
Police say Troy Sprague harassed an Asian woman and her children Monday and damaged her car.