Central Maine Power warns customers in hard-hit areas that it could be days before power is restored.
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 astronaut Jessica Meir steps into history as part of all-female spacewalk
The Caribou native and fellow astronaut Christina Koch accomplish the feat when they replaced a battery charger outside the space station orbiting 250 miles above Earth.
CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days
The nor’easter that pummeled the area with winds topping 60 mph leaves a trail of downed power lines and damaged cars and homes.
Longtime Buxton selectwoman who hit town employee resigns after reaching plea deal
Chairwoman Jean Harmon was convicted of the misdemeanor for slapping a town employee and could have received 6 months in jail, triggering a provision in the town charter requiring her resignation.
Wells appoints veteran firefighter its new fire chief
Mark Dupuis will be sworn in as the town’s 5th full-time fire chief on Monday.
Maine astronaut Jessica Meir’s historic spacewalk rescheduled
The Caribou native is now scheduled to participate in the first all-female spacewalk on Thursday or Friday.
Maine astronaut Jessica Meir will take her 1st spacewalk Wednesday
The Caribou native is scheduled to participate in 3 spacewalks this month, including the first all-female spacewalk Oct. 21.
Sanford police investigate reports of man displaying lewd behavior
He is described by as thin, 25-35 years old and wearing his brownish-blond hair in a ponytail or ‘man bun.’
USM police looking for man who exposed himself to students
Two students reported a man sitting in a truck exposed himself Thursday morning on the Gorham campus.
Biddeford leaders celebrate launch of ambitious mill redevelopment
The historic Lincoln Mill will have luxury apartments, a restaurant and other businesses, as well as a boutique hotel with a rooftop pool.