The Portland school superintendent said police found no evidence of a threat, and students were allowed back in the building at about 11 a.m.
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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Men rescued after sailboat capsizes in Bath
Two men and a dog were in the Kennebec River when a rescue boat arrived.
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Man killed in Scarborough motorcycle crash
Police say speed appears to be a factor in a crash on Broadturn Road early Thursday morning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man charged with kidnapping after hourslong police standoff in South Portland
Route 1 was closed for several hours early Tuesday morning while police negotiators tried to persuade a 40-year-old man to let a woman leave a motel room.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Body of missing Naples man found near ATV trails in Otisfield
Joseph Jimino had not been seen since last week when he told friends he was out riding his ATV.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland man who flew air patrols along Maine coast honored 80 years after World War II
The family of 2nd Lt. Oscar E. Shevenell accepted a Congressional Gold Medal on his behalf during a ceremony in Bangor.
Posted inMaine
Lobstermen help rescue fisherman who fell from cliffs in York
A man was fishing at Bald Head Cliff in York on Monday morning when he fell into the water, according to local fire officials.
Posted inMaine Crime
Juvenile accused of firing gun into Portland apartment
Portland police say the shooting was reported Sunday evening at Kennedy Park.
Posted inMaine, News
Four troopers hit, seriously injured by driver in breakdown lane in Hollis
Three of the Maine State Police troopers remain hospitalized with serious-but-not-life-threatening injuries. The fourth has been released with a broken foot.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Local schools make last-minute push to prepare for new students from asylum-seeking families
In Freeport and Sanford, schools have hired English instructors and made other adjustments needed to welcome dozens of new students.