Police tried unsuccessfully to find the suspect Sunday using a K9 unit and a Maine Forest Service helicopter.
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.
York County’s only homeless shelter closes after 45 years
Some of York County Shelter Programs’ services will continue to operate, including a food pantry that serves 6,000 people each month.
Wabanaki group restoring 245-acre farm in Swanville as food hub
Niweskok, a Wabanaki-led food sovereignty organization, recently bought the farm to aid its work reinvigorating traditional crops and land management.
Washington County man dies in Milbridge crash
Police are still investigating why the pickup truck driven by Clyde Samuelson Jr. of Columbia left Route 1 and crashed in a ditch.
Proposal for Maine’s tallest building would transform Portland’s skyline
A local developer unveiled plans to redevelop the Canal Plaza Block in the Old Port and build what would become the state’s tallest structure.
‘Definitely human’ students connect with author during alien-inspired visit
Author and illustrator X. Fang spent 2 days in South Portland talking with students about kindness, acceptance and creating their own stories.
York County’s only homeless shelter on brink of closure for lack of funds
York County Shelter Programs in Alfred laid off 20 of its 70 employees on Thursday and is working with other agencies to try to find new housing for the 65 people still staying at the shelter.
Maine’s chickadee license plates will start disappearing this week
The new license plates inspired by the 1901 Maine flag are being made in Canada.
Down East community supports family of young fisherman who died scalloping
Jaxson Marston, a 26-year-old from Addison, died in an apparent accident off the coast of Massachusetts last week.
Body found in Grant Street attic identified as missing Portland man
Police say the death of 49-year-old Damian Thomas does not appear suspicious.