Police warn the public to be careful following the assault, which was the third of its kind in the same neighborhood over the past 6 months.
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.
Maine Capitol Police chief steps down after outcry over social media posts
Russell Gauvin retires effective Friday under the terms of a separation agreement.
Yarmouth officials say adult who offered ride wasn’t trying to lure child
The superintendent of schools says a child did not realize the person who offered a ride was the caregiver of a fellow student.
Two men indicted on murder charges in 2012 shootings in downtown Portland
Zachary Phach and Khang Tran were indicted by a Cumberland County Grand Jury in connection with the murder of Matt Blanchard and wounding of two of his brothers.
Driveway death of Westbrook woman was an accident, police say
The police chief says Sue Ellen Randall’s ex-husband was helping deliver flooring when he stepped on the pickup truck’s accelerator instead of its brake.
Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.
Spring storm brings mix of rain and snow, wind gusts, vehicle crashes
The hills of western and southern Maine received 1 to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph, leading to power outages in some areas.
Gorham police release few details about the death of 3-year-old boy hit by car
Police would not say how the 13-year-old driver got access to the SUV that hit the boy Wednesday evening.
Windham standoff ends peacefully, police say
Brandon Croy, 33, of Windham is facing several criminal charges following the standoff on Forest Avenue, which lasted nearly 6 hours Wednesday.
Biddeford gets $1.2 million grant to help transform industrial waterfront
The federal grant will be used to improve Pearl Street, which the city hopes to make a mixed-use gathering space next to the Saco River.