The rider refused to pull over and fled at speeds up to 80 mph, police said.
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.
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Group forms to oppose ‘concrete canyon’ development in Portland
‘Keep Portland Livable’ opposes a midtown project in Bayside and advocates for ‘lively, livable communities.’
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Maine siblings called to comfort the children of suicide
The three find healing in creating a camp for suicide survivors.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Biddeford announces encore Main Street Challenge
Three winners will receive $20,000 incentive packages to open downtown businesses.
Posted inMaine, News
Schools in Biddeford asked to apologize
The ACLU of Maine says a program subjected some students to ‘overtly religious presentations.’
Posted inNews
Panhandling lawsuit thrusts Portland into wider fray on free speech
Many bans similar to Portland’s have yet to be challenged in court, and the city’s case could set a precedent for other Maine communities.
Posted inNews, Politics
Seven vying for three seats in Old Orchard
All seven candidates – including two incumbents – are familiar faces in local politics and on town committees.
Posted inMaine, News
Three vie to be Sanford’s for first elected mayor
Sanford residents will also vote to fill one seat on city council and two on the school committee on Nov. 5.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Tenth-largest yacht in world docks in Portland
The Rising Sun, owned by billionaire David Geffen, has 82 rooms and cost more than $200 million to build.
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Suspect in two Maine shootings arrested after manhunt
Matthew Davis, 32, was captured in a stolen car in Island Falls on Monday by Maine State Police.