Police say cocaine and prescription pills were found in a car traveling on the Maine Turnpike on Thursday night.
Gillian Graham
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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.
Ri Ra reopens weeks after fire
The popular Irish pub on the Portland waterfront had been closed since the July 21 fire.
Fire damages Westbrook apartment building
The fire department is investigating the cause of the Thursday night fire at 35 Lamb St.
Portland shuts emergency shelter as last asylum seekers move out of Expo
Many are relocating to apartments or host homes in communities from Saco to Brunswick.
Portland expects to meet deadline for moving migrants out of Expo
The city also hopes to avoid using a temporary overnight shelter in the Salvation Army gym.
Search resumes for man missing in Round Pond Harbor
Officials say Glenn Murdoch of Bremen has been missing since Monday when his empty skiff was found floating in the harbor.
Saco council confirms Clements for top police job
Jack Clements has been a deputy chief with the Saco Police Department since 2017.
Wells police warn of counterfeit money circulating in York County
Fake $20 bills were found at several local businesses in July, according to police.
Man, woman charged with selling meth in Biddeford
Police seize drugs worth about $10,000 and a loaded handgun during the arrest and search.
Saco and state officials want connector road, traffic lights for congested Route 112
The long-term recommendations include $34 million in changes to Exit 36 and a $5 million connector road between routes 112 and 5.