Traffic was stopped twice Wednesday morning when gates on the bridge malfunctioned.
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.
Body of missing Scarborough man recovered from Portland Harbor
Police say Matthew Foster’s body was found in the water between Union Wharf and Widgery Wharf Wednesday morning.
Hollis man clocked at nearly 100 mph during chase, police say
Police say Bryan Kelley tried to hide his car behind his own house.
Sanford school budget headed for second referendum
After some confusion, officials determine the school budget was rejected by voters.
Cause of Waterboro farmhouse fire under investigation
Officials say a propane grill may have contributed to a Sunday evening fire that destroyed a home on Ossipee Hill Road.
Casco Bay High students cast off for summer with cardboard boat races
Bragging rights are the prize at the annual event where just staying afloat is an accomplishment.
Search for missing Scarborough man suspended
Matthew Foster, 23, was reported missing Monday. He was last seen in Portland’s Old Port on June 10.
Crews work through the night to douse Windham woods fire
Firefighters spend hours extinguishing the 4-acre fire off Route 115.
Kennebunk electric utility won’t try to relicense three Mousam River dams
The decision by Kennebunk Light & Power trustees this week means the dams will stop generating hydroelectric power by 2022.
Exhibit on the history of Biddeford’s mills planned
The Biddeford Mills Museum and Maine Historical Society will develop an exhibition on the city’s history of industrial innovation.