Police say a man was injured Monday evening during an attempted robbery on Kingsbury Lane.
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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Maine Marine Patrol searches Piscataqua River area for missing kayaker
A kayak belonging to Dan Vardell Jr. of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was found overturned Sunday near Wood Island.
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Are those moose crossing signs south of Portland really just there to excite tourists?
On the 109-mile stretch of the Maine Turnpike from Kittery to Augusta, there are a total of nine such signs.
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Coronavirus outbreak at York County Jail grows to 54 cases
All are connected to a broader outbreak associated with a wedding reception held at an inn 235 miles north in Millinocket.
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Scammer is impersonating Biddeford officer, police say
Someone impersonating a police sergeant has been calling people to demand money, according to police officials.
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Sanford man killed in motorcycle crash
Police say Larry Allard, 53, died at the scene of the crash Wednesday morning in Sanford.
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Neglected animals held in pandemic limbo slowly move toward adoption
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland finally got custody of 15 dogs and other animals seized by the state in March, but dozens more can’t be released until courts resume hearings in cruelty cases.
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Slow test results in outbreak at Sanford Fire Department prompt call to prioritize first responders
The union that represents Sanford firefighters says 3 of its members have tested positive, and other firefighters waited 3 days for results.
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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.