The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger’s childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and “always extend your hand in friendship.”
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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Identifying victim in Kittery hotel fire proving difficult
The state medical examiner’s office said no one has reported a missing person and incomplete hotel records are making the process more challenging.
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Victim still unknown in deadly Kittery hotel fire
As investigators look for the cause of the fire that destroyed the Days Inn, the state medical examiner is trying to identify the person whose body was found in the rubble.
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One person found dead in rubble of Kittery hotel fire
Fire investigators went to the Days Inn Thursday morning to analyze the scene and found a body around 2:15 p.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Marshwood Middle School principal resigns after employee files for protection order against him
In his resignation letter to MSAD 35, David Creech said he was leaving because of health matters that require his attention.
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Fire destroys Days Inn hotel in Kittery
At least 1 and possibly 2 people remain unaccounted for following the fire at the Days Inn on the Route 1 Bypass, the Kittery fire chief said Wednesday night.
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Standish councilor can bid on land he donated to town
Walter Butler paid $350,000 for a rundown industrial building on 50 acres in 2014 and donated 22 acres to the town for soccer fields that were never built. He is being allowed to bid – at least $300,000 – to get the land back, but the town now says it likely will hold onto the land.
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Portland man accused of entering school bathroom, offering needles to student
Police say 43-year-old Jacob Horwitch was arrested on multiple charges after the incident Monday morning.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Former defense contractor executives plead guilty to illegal donations to Collins’ campaign
Clifford Chen and Lawrence Lum Kee, who worked for the engineering firm Navatek, violated federal laws prohibiting defense contractors from making contributions directly to candidates.
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Gorham House preschool brings together youth, older adults
For the residents at the senior living community, as well as the preschoolers, intergenerational learning makes for joy, compassion and special connections.