The heavily traveled road, which was reduced to one lane of traffic Monday morning, did not fully reopen until 5 p.m.
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.
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Fire contained at Maine Correctional Center in Windham
Four people were taken to a hospital because of concerns about smoke inhalation, according to the Maine Department of Corrections.
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Portland hires firm to investigate police response to anti-racism protest
The city allocated $40,000 to pay for the investigation into the response to a large demonstration in June sparked by the death of George Floyd.
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‘How do you deal with that pain?’: Funeral directors in uncharted territory during pandemic
The struggle to help families find a way to mourn their losses in the time of COVID-19 is taking an emotional toll on funeral directors and the communities they serve.
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Casco resident sent to hospital as 40 firefighters battle house fire
One of the occupants of the home on Leach Hill Road was taken to a hospital.
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Two Maine teens killed in Sandy River Plantation crash
Thomas Deckard-Madore, 17, of Strong and Michaela Morgan, 15, of Phillips were killed in the crash on Route 4.
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Storm brings snow, gusty winds and sleet to Maine
The nor’easter dropped varying amounts of snow across southern Maine after pummeling much of the East Coast.
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Police investigate 6 fatal overdoses in Sebago Lake region
Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce says 4 of the fatal overdoses since Dec. 1 occurred in Standish.
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Ogunquit Select Board vice chairman resigns following arrest
John Daley, who served on the town board for 15 years, was nearing the end of his third term when he resigned last week.
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Scammers targeting seniors waiting for COVID-19 vaccine
Police departments in southern Maine have started to receive reports from residents who have received suspicious calls.