Police identify the 22-year-old woman who died when she was hit by the Amtrak Downeaster last week.
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.
RSU 16 – A happy marriage
Superintendent Tina Meserve says a consolidated school district is working for students of Minot, Mechanic Falls and Poland – and it saves money for taxpayers, too.
RSU 23 – A failed union
Superintendent of Saco Schools Mike Pulsifer says his district is ‘moving forward’ after a long and emotional divorce from RSU 23.
Tax relief scarce in school consolidations
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis shows that a 5-year-old law overpromised results for some districts, and towns are opting out of the regional systems in search of local control.
Saco planning director leaving to lead Maine project on aging
Peter Morelli, who has been with the city for 27 years, will head the AARP Maine Age Friendly Community Project.
School board to Lewiston voters: Don’t legalize marijuana
Officials take a stand in advance of a Nov. 4 referendum, saying that letting adults possess pot would add to a growing problem in schools.
Police: Scarborough High student arrested for concealed switchblade
Jonathan Germano, 18, allegedly wore the knife inside a sheath concealed under his pant leg.
Person struck, killed by Amtrak train still not identified
The Amtrak Downeaster struck the person shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday in North Berwick.
Biddeford crews extinguish second apartment house fire in a week
The fire Sunday night was in a densely populated neighborhood near the city’s downtown.
West Paris fire caused by pellet stove displaces 21 people
No one was injured in the fire late Saturday night.