About 80 people attend a three-hour meeting to air grievances about the investigation and the response by city officials.
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.
Chemical reaction in Westbrook leads to evacuation
Operations at a linen processing facility for Maine Medical Center are shut down for the day while officials investigate the incident.
Route 1 in Saco reopens to traffic after car accident
The road was closed for three hours as crews replaced a telephone pole.
Sex offender appears in audience as Biddeford council adopts residency restrictions
The new ordinance prohibits registered sex offenders from living with 750 feet of schools, playgrounds and other places that children frequent.
Biddeford officials reschedule meeting with alleged sex abuse victims
The meeting on May 28 will allow alleged victims and their supporters to address city officials.
Biddeford mayor outlines policy to deal with abuse allegations
Alan Casavant also thanks Gov. LePage for meeting with a man who accuses a former city police officer of sexual abuse.
Saco city administrator resigning to care for his wife
Richard Michaud has held the city’s top position since 1999.
Alleged Biddeford sex abuse victim meets with LePage
Matt Lauzon, who says he was abused by a police officer, also planned to meet with state investigators.
Biddeford will hold third meeting on sex abuse allegations
Residents collected signatures to compel the City Council to meet to hear their concerns about allegations against a retired police officer.
Petition in Biddeford forces third hearing on sex abuse allegations against ex-officers
The City Council will hear more from the public on officials’ handling of the accusations.