Police say Christopher Harriman was shot after he grabbed his rifle and chambered a round while officers tried to convince him to surrender.
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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Man accused of threatening Portland restaurant customers with gun
Police say Anthony Lobor threatened to shoot people inside a Forest Avenue eatery, then ran away before police arrived.
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Biddeford clears homeless encampments, opens temporary shelter
City officials say people will no longer be allowed to camp on city property, but some people who have been living at a large encampment say they won’t go to the shelter, where the city is providing zero-gravity chairs to sleep in while the building is being renovated.
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Bodies of teenage stepbrothers recovered from water at Sanford park
An investigation continues, but officials believe 17-year-old Tavayne Weir and 16-year-old Diandre Graham drowned at Holdsworth Park.
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After 2 long years, couple who lived in a van finally found a place to call home. They thought they’d be there together.
Roger and Jeanie Cannell spent years moving between a van at a highway service plaza, shelters and hotels. They finally found a place to call home. Then he got sicker.
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As popularity of Cliff House Beach grows, Cape Elizabeth looks to limit parking
Residents say the parking situation along Shore Road has become dangerous and are asking town officials to do something about it.
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Portland man accused of building bomb, threatening judiciary member
Daryl Walsh is facing charges for terrorizing, criminal use of explosives and violation of a protection order after police say he threatened a former domestic partner and a member of the judiciary.
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Biddeford man found guilty of murder for killing landlord in 2021
The jury deliberated for an hour before finding Randal Hennessey guilty of shooting Douglas Michaud at the building he owned in Biddeford.
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Harbormasters’ association says Biddeford’s plan for temporary position is unprecedented
The University of New England wants to build a new pier on the Saco River, but the city manager says the harbormaster is too biased to review the application.
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Russ Lunt, South Portland’s ‘8th councilor’ and longtime city employee, dies at 66
Lunt was known for his constant and positive presence in the city, first as a meticulous plow truck driver and later as a frequent commenter at City Council meetings.