A basking shark was spotted swimming off Long Sands Beach on Monday morning, town officials say.
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.
Pregnant woman stabbed in Parsonsfield after fight on social media
Danielle Emery, 18, of Porter is charged with elevated aggravated assault.
House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins
The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.
Crowning the ‘Queen of Biddeford’ at Franco-American festival
On the second day of the annual celebration of the city’s cultural heritage, 92-year-old Yvonne Gallucci is named the Miss La Kermesse Mémère.
Kennebunk store fined for failing to pay overtime, violating federal labor laws
H.B. Provisions failed to pay overtime rates to 69 employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Young girl seriously injured when she’s bitten by dog in Topsham
The 5-year-old was taken to Maine Medical Center by LifeFlight helicopter after a German shepherd mix bit her face.
A small-town library in Maine displays gay-themed books, and a controversy erupts
Displays of banned books and of pride titles elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’
Kennebunk voters give overwhelming approval to ban on balloon releases
The ordinance was championed by a local teenager who cites the impact balloons have on sea life when they end up in the ocean.
Eliot teen arrested for allegedly making threat against Marshwood High
Police say the threat was brought to their attention by a former student who saw it in a social media post.
Maine voters to weigh in on school budgets, municipal races
Residents of Cumberland and York counties head to the polls Tuesday to cast votes on a variety of local races and issues.