State fire investigators on Wednesday recovered the body of a woman who died Tuesday night in a fire on Sam Everett Road.
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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.
Body recovered from scene of Aroostook County fire
Investigators believe the 90-year-old woman died Monday when her farmhouse burned down.
Kennebunkport’s iconic welcome sign turns up
Police said the ‘Welcome to Kennebunkport’ sign will be put back in its place on the Lanigan Bridge after a touch-up.
Study concludes York River is eligible for Wild and Scenic River designation
Local residents and officials have been pushing for the designation for nearly a decade.
Maine’s Iranian Americans watch Middle East escalation with conflicting emotions
While they don’t mourn the death of Iran’s top military commander, they are concerned that the heightened tensions could lead to more pain and suffering for Iranian civilians, and put U.S. service members in harm’s way.
Galen Cole, well-known Maine veteran and philanthropist, dies at 94
The World War II veteran and businessman founded the Cole Land Transportation Museum and the Galen Cole Family Foundation.
Record high possible Saturday, but rain and ice are on tap Sunday
The western mountains and foothills could see up to a third of an inch of ice on Sunday, but the Portland area will probably just see rain.
York police charge 4 people with OUI in 12-hour span
Police say 3 of the people accused of operating under the influence were involved in crashes.
Portland superintendent recommends renaming school for civil rights leader
The school board will consider the request to rename Riverton Elementary School after Gerald E. Talbot on Jan. 21.
Biddeford firefighters union takes vote of no confidence in chief
The call for Scott Gagne to be replaced comes amid contract negotiations with the city.