The families of Michael Moore and James Ford had sued the owner of the building where the men died in an arson fire.
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.
Tombstone found in closet of vacant Scarborough hotel room
Police have checked with local cemeteries, but haven’t yet figured out where the stone came from.
Man hiding drugs in ‘groin area’ facing felony charges in Kennbunk
Police say Matthew Petrucci was arrested after a police dog alerted to the presence of heroin on the man’s body.
Old Orchard Beach woman charged with falsely reporting robbery
Police say Nicole W. Gagnon reported the robbery in an attempt to obtain prescription medications.
Three former students charged with vandalizing Bonny Eagle High School
They were charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says.
Police looking for suspect in Old Orchard Beach home invasion
Police say the suspect broke into an occupied unit late Sunday night.
Pearl Jam gives young Maine fan an onstage thrill in Quebec City
On guitar: Noah Keeley of Bar Harbor, 10, who was shocked to be pulled from the crowd to strum along to his favorite song.
Old Orchard Beach fire chief arrested, charged with arson in April marsh fire
Fires that took place in other locations where Ricky Plummer served as fire chief also are being investigated, a state official says.
Three men indicted in bizarre robbery, kidnapping in Waterboro
Police say the three out-of-state men were looking for a large amount of marijuana.
Four men indicted on numerous charges in Lyman home invasion
Police say the men held a family of five at gunpoint while ransacking their house.