A police officer responding to the incident crashes a cruiser trying to avoid a vehicle making a U-turn.
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.
Smoking likely to blame for Westbrook apartment fire that displaces 10
One person is treated for smoke inhalation after a fire on Bridge Street.
Granite Bay Care co-workers save the day – twice
In the space of two days, employees of the company come to the rescue of accident victims in Portland.
Outer Congress traffic resumes with detour after car accident
The accident is near the intersection of Congress Street and Skyway Drive.
York County Jail inmate severely injured in apparent suicide attempt
The 53-year-old woman jumped over a second-floor railing to the floor below, a drop of about 12 feet, police say.
Parenteau announces he will run for Biddeford mayor
Daniel Parenteau will attempt to unseat two-term Mayor Alan Casavant
Got an itchy rash? Browntail moths out in force in Maine, spreading noxious hairs
It’s a problem unique to the coast and could last into next year, but protecting yourself isn’t easy.
Police interview victim, suspects in Portland armed robbery
No arrests have been made in the Tuesday night armed robbery in Sagamore Village
Biddeford council moves meeting in anticipation of picketing employees
Union members shut down a council meeting two weeks ago when the crowd exceeded capacity at City Hall
Quiet dining with kids calls for juggling act
Parents have ways to settle unruly children and restaurants have their strategies too, but when all else fails it’s polite to leave the room.