Those convicted of crimes against children under age 14 will not be allowed to live within 750 feet of schools, public parks or the town’s iconic beach.
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.
York restaurant fire started in basement storage area
Fire officials say the fire was accidental and displaced 12 people.
York woman charged with manslaughter in hit-and-run fatality had prior drunken driving charge
Carolyn Lee hit Emily Zarnoch of Quincy, Mass., early Tuesday morning while Zarnoch and her boyfriend walked along Ridge Road, say police, who arrested Lee late Tuesday on a manslaughter charge.
Dispute with JetBlue over dog carrier leaves travelers from Florida grounded in Portland
Victoria Torres says two air marshals ’embarrassed me in front of an airplane full of people’ when they removed her, her husband and a friend from their return flight to Fort Myers.
Man arrested after shots fired at security guard at Portland office building
No one was injured in the pellet gun shooting, which left holes in the doors of One City Center.
National Commission on Hunger to hear testimony in Portland
The commission is looking for ways to better use federal funds and programs to reduce food insecurity.
Brunswick police identify man found dead in New Meadows River
The death of David Dolan, 51, did not appear to be a crime, according to police
Car hits utility pole, closing Woodford Street in Portland
Crews from Central Maine Power Co. were on the scene this afternoon to begin replacing the pole.
Dump truck crash causes traffic delays in Gorham
The accident on Route 22 is in an area that is used heavily by commuters; the road has been reopened to traffic.
Aroostook County boy found safe after night in the woods
Tait Margison of Westmanland got lost as his family searched woods near his house for the family border collie.