Rob Tod said he and his travel companions arrived at the airport just 5 minutes after two explosions ripped through the building.
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.
Cutting torches likely cause of fire in vacant Saco mill
Two firefighters were taken a hospital after complaining of chest pains but were released an hour later.
Hollis man charged with OUI after crash in Shapleigh
The driver and his passenger were injured and treated at Southern Maine Health Care in Sanford.
Spring storm causes accidents, school closing controversy
The superintendent in SAD 6, where a school bus slid off a road, posts an apology on the district’s website for his decision to not cancel classes.
Knowing it’s not a ‘sweet tip,’ honest waitress turns in $1,700 left on table
Glenn Morse, who left the cash behind at Buffalo Wild Wings in South Portland last week, says Kaylie Cyr showed character.
Biddeford manager wants to streamline city government
Jim Bennett’s proposal would combine several city departments to eliminate positions and save nearly $177,000 a year.
Widow of man killed by SUV at recycling center files suit against Cape Elizabeth, driver
Katherine Dennison says her husband’s death in 2014 caused her to suffer physically, emotionally and financially.
Investigation of Portland shooting focuses on man seen running from building
David Anderson, 36, was killed and another person was injured in the shooting Tuesday night at 88 Gilman St.
Arundel residents start process to withdraw from RSU 21
This is the second effort since 2012 to leave the consolidated school district that Arundel formed with Kennebunk and Kennebunkport.
Young fighter for sick children’s access to medical marijuana dies
Cyndimae Meehan, who had a rare form of epilepsy, and her mother were the faces of efforts in Connecticut and Maine to change the laws on pediatric cannabis therapy.