The proposed rules would allow officers to be disciplined for behavior that is considered unprofessional but not criminal.
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Jack Palmer, Maine star of viral ‘buttery, flaky crust’ ad, dies
He and his wife became internet famous after repeatedly flubbing the lines while filming a commercial for Dysart’s in 2012, earning an ‘SNL’ spoof.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine to restart interlibrary loan program Sept. 3
The van service that delivers books and other materials to libraries across the state was suspended for several months while a new contract award was appealed.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police arrest suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Police said Aaron Karp surrendered Thursday night and is being held without bail on a homicide charge at the Cumberland County Jail.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Hikers face charges for violating trail closure at Acadia National Park
Several trails at Acadia are closed for parts of each year to protect endangered peregrine falcons, which nest on cliffs.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland man identified as pedestrian hit by train
The incident was reported near Morrills Corner around 8:13 p.m. Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Truck crash blocks Maine Turnpike in Wells for hours
Police say the driver lost control of a tractor-trailer carrying plumbing supplies while traveling southbound early Tuesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Summer meals programs gets food to thousands of Maine kids, but barriers remain
Each summer, thousands of free meals are handed out to children across Maine, but hunger prevention advocates say more flexibility would allow more families to access the food they need.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland man sentenced for his role in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot
Michael Gerard Fournier, who admitted to going into the U.S. Capitol building for 3 hours during the riot in 2021, will serve 30 days in federal prison and pay $1,000 in restitution.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Yard South developer files for rezoning of South Portland waterfront property
The designs are not final, but the controversial height of the buildings was scaled back from a maximum of 18 stories to 13 stories.