A 57-year-old diver was exhausted and struggling in the current near Nubble Lighthouse when he was rescued Monday morning, according to police.
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.
Portland police investigate shots fired into station parking garage
An officer who was inside the garage at the time was not injured, according to police.
Pared-down Maine school budgets head to voters for approval
Superintendents have made cuts to teaching positions and programs, while also anticipating pandemic-related expenses.
UMaine System students will return to campuses for fall semester
University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.
York police locate woman reported missing last week
Alice Schmidt of Cape Neddick was found safe a week after she was last seen, police reported Tuesday morning.
Saco ecology school creates green campus at River Bend Farm
A dining commons and dormitory at The Ecology School will be the most sustainable buildings in the Northeast when they are finished this fall, according to school leaders.
With fireworks displays called off, Mainers take matters into their own hands
Fireworks retailers are reporting a 100 to 200 percent increase in sales leading up to July Fourth, but many communities are reporting noise complaints and state fire officials are concerned about people shooting off their own displays amid tinder-dry conditions.
Police investigate string of robberies in Greater Portland
A half-dozen robberies were reported this month in South Portland, Westbrook and Scarborough.
Harrison man dies in single-car crash
Police say Jerry Brill may have had a medical problem that caused him to crash on Naples Road.
Flatbed truck overturns, spills cargo of crushed cars across I-295
The truck driver told troopers he lost control in heavy fog and hit a guardrail.