The union that represents Sanford firefighters says 3 of its members have tested positive, and other firefighters waited 3 days for results.
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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Domestic violence reports grow significantly as pandemic continues
The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine’s domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.
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South Portland house heavily damaged by fire
The home’s single occupant made it out of the house uninjured and firefighters rescued a cat.
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Limington man loses leg in motorcycle crash
Police say the crash occurred Thursday evening at an intersection in Standish.
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Man arrested, charged with murdering his mother in Lincoln
Police charged Adam Groves in the shooting death of 63-year-old Pauline Taylor of Lincoln.
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Jewish Museum’s Black Lives Matter banner vandalized in Portland
An unknown person cut the word “Black” from a Black Lives Banner hung on a fence outside of the Maine Jewish Museum, and then the banner was ripped down.
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Maine senators say new report on Russian interference is call to action
Both Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee, which issued a 1,300-page bipartisan report Tuesday.
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Portland’s Immigrant Welcome Center gets interim leader after founder’s death
Shima Kabirigi, a founding member of the nonprofit organization, will take on the role previously held by Alain Jean Claude Nahimana, who died in June.
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CMP restores power to more than 100,000 customers in storm’s wake
But 12,000 customers were still without power late Wednesday because of Tropical Storm Isaias, and line crews were expected to work through Thursday morning.
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Shark-related water restrictions lifted at 3 Maine state parks
Activities at Reid State Park remain limited to waist-deep water because of a shortage of lifeguards.