A 2-year-old shot of the bizarre moment gets new attention after it is reposted by a Maine teenager and shared on a hotel’s Facebook page.
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.
Biddeford to consider moratorium on medical marijuana facilities
The city manager says the moratorium would give staff time to look at land use regulations and how to regulate growing facilities.
State’s rejection of pot petition signatures may be tough to defend, Telegram analysis suggests
The secretary of state’s office, which didn’t consult handwriting experts, invalidated thousands of petitions notarized by Stavros Mendros, who says he signed them.
One person, likely the sole resident, killed in fire at Millinocket home
Fire investigators believe the victim is 55-year-old Michael Olin.
Second man sues former Biddeford police officer accused of abusing boys
Bertrand Girard alleges in the suit that Stephen Dodd sexually assaulted him between 1977 and 1982.
Secretary of state to conduct high-stakes review of Senate District 32 petitions
Former Biddeford city councilor David Flood is challenging the validity of seven signatures submitted by former Mayor Joanne Twomey.
Special election set for Tuesday to decide Senate District 32 seat
The winner will serve the remainder of Sen. David Dutremble’s term, which ends in November.
Biddeford council unanimously supports city staff reorganization
The city’s director of health and welfare will lose her job as a result of the plan.
Icy roads across southern Maine make for slow, dangerous morning commute
Dozens of schools close for the day or delay the start of classes by two hours.
Biddeford council to vote on reorganizing government to save money
The plan proposed by the city manager is also intended to simplify the chain of command in city government.