The 2.0 earthquake Wednesday morning was about 5.5 miles off York Harbor, the same region as the magnitude 3.8 earthquake on Monday.
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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3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond
The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.
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Scammers are posing as CMP workers. Here’s how to protect yourself.
A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the aggressive tactics of scammers include going door-to-door to try to get money from customers.
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Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu.
The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores with empty or sparsely stocked egg coolers.
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Search resumes for Maine fishermen missing since Saturday
Scallop fisherman Chester Barrett and his son Aaron Barrett were reported missing Saturday after losing contact with family members.
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Tractor breaks through ice at Deering Oaks pond
A spokesperson for the city of Portland said no one was injured and the equipment was easily removed.
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Police shoot man brandishing machete on Topsham bridge
Police said the man approached officers wielding the weapon before he was shot and wounded.
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Climate change impacts threaten future of Maine lighthouses
The state’s lighthouses are threatened by rising sea levels and intense storms – and adapting them to be more resilient is a challenge.
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Newburgh man dies after getting trapped while checking pipes, police say
It appears the 73-year-old who lived alone became stuck when his shed door latched behind him.
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Eliot girl found unconscious in ditch after hit-and-run
An 82-year-old driver was charged after police say he left the scene Wednesday afternoon.