Police say Scott Martin, 56, was struck and killed when a driver swerved to miss another car and left the road. Fair organizers are remembering Martin as a kind, gentle man and skilled woodworker.
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.
Westbrook bank robbery suspect arrested in New Hampshire
It wasn’t clear if the suspect in the Chase Bank robbery Thursday morning — Jean Gendron, 61, of Smyrna, South Carolina — was also a suspect in 2 bank robberies in Portland within the past week.
Maine joins effort to crack down on illegal robocalls
The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is sending warning letters to 37 companies that officials say are responsible for a significant volume of fraudulent robocalls targeting people in Maine and nationwide.
Police investigate 2nd Portland bank robbery in 5 days
The robbery at Kennebec Savings Bank was reported shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Bangor teen dies in ATV crash in Presque Isle
Officials say emergency crews tried to revive the 15-year-old boy at the scene Saturday.
Small plane slides 300 feet off runway at Portland International Jetport
No one was injured when the aircraft came to rest in the grass next to the tarmac.
1 injured in Sebago Lake boat explosion
After the explosion Tuesday evening, a second boat docked nearby also caught fire, officials said.
Maine postcards offer glimpse into history behind some of Vacationland’s most iconic spots
Postcards revolutionized casual conversation in the late 1800s. Decades later, as antique store bargain finds, they can give us a unique window into days gone by in Maine.
MDOT commissioner will retire in August
Bruce Van Note was appointed to the position by Gov. Janet Mills in 2019.
Two Massachusetts women die after camper explodes in Old Orchard Beach
Officials say the explosion likely occurred after one of the women tried to light a candle, igniting a gas leak.