Portland police have received 61 reports of bicycle thefts this year, reflecting a national trend spurred by a shortage that makes it easy for thieves to sell stolen bikes.
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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Portland eases safety protocols for city buildings, but masks still required
Visitors and employees who work with the public must continue to wear masks while in City Hall and other public buildings.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maietta Construction agrees to pay $25,000 fine for filling wetlands in Scarborough
Under the terms of a consent decree, the Scarborough company also will pay for wetland restoration projects costing about $850,000 at its property on Pleasant Hill Road.
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Forensic anthropologist helps police investigate bones found in Casco shed
Marcella Sorg, a research professor at the University of Maine, has been consulting with the state’s chief medical examiner since 1977.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
High school graduations take a step toward normalcy
The Class of 2021 in high schools across Maine will graduate next month in ceremonies that will feel more traditional than they did last year.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man charged with assaulting woman at Portland bus stop
Police allege Marcus Trusty, 41, assaulted a woman he knew while they waited for a bus.
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Police investigate shots fired at car in Portland
Police say there may have been an alteration before an occupant of a Mercedes fired a gun at another car.
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Woman was reported missing in March from Casco home where skeletal remains were found
Police have not identified the person whose remains were found in a shed on the property and said the investigation is continuing.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine confronts wide race disparity in health care for expecting mothers
Black women in Maine are four times more likely than white women to start prenatal care late, or not at all, a disparity tied with Texas as the nation’s largest.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Fire that damaged Fogler Library at UMaine was arson, officials say
University officials on Thursday announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.