Capt. Joel Barnes died last month after he got trapped on the third floor of the burning apartment building.
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.
Truck crash shuts down Maine Turnpike lanes in Portland for 4 hours
State police say a tractor-trailer hauling cleaning solvent overturned north of Exit 46.
Biddeford, developers agree on mixed-use project for incinerator site
Developers James Brady and Brian Eng plan a mix of residential, office and other uses on the Lincoln Street property.
Man chases, fires gun at apparent robber, Portland police say
The man tells police he pulled a gun when a masked man opened his car door, then fired two shots as he chased him down Washington Avenue.
Restoration of historic Biddeford City Hall clock begins
The clock, originally installed in the early 1900s, is being restored by Balzer Family Clock Works of Freeport.
Kansas man charged with robbing Saco hotel
Police say 36-year-old Cody Lott was arrested Monday morning in Biddeford.
I-295 traffic flowing in Freeport after crashes, construction cause significant delays
Two collisions and a construction zone slowed southbound traffic in the Freeport area, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority.
South Berwick home damaged by early morning fire
The fire broke out on a workbench in the basement, according to the fire chief.
South Portland man in crash charged with speeding while drunk
Thanh Nguyen was taken into custody after crashing his car in Arundel early Sunday.
South Portland man arrested after speeding away from deputy
Thanh Nguyen was taken into custody after crashing his car in Arundel early Sunday morning.