Those agencies signed a memorandum of understanding last October with the Maine Public Utilities Commission, outlining terms by which the Bay State will consider the northern Maine energy proposals.
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.
11-year-old, up late, alerted family to fire that destroyed Sanford apartment building
The apartment building at 46 Elm St. caught fire late Tuesday night, but no one was injured.
Damage assessments begin after ‘spectacular’ storm washed away parts of southern coast
With the storm – and the holiday weekend – now over and power mostly restored, municipalities and private property owners are assessing the damage.
‘Extreme’ delays plague mail delivery during busiest week of year, union says
Some customers, according to the union, are now going five or six days without regular mail service – as the holidays send delivery volumes to their peak.
Saco parents sue Vermont homeowner over 3-year-old son’s accidental shooting death
The family of Peter Bunce, 3, allege that Rebecca Post was reckless and negligent when she failed to inform them that she had loaded, unsecured guns in her home.
Portland police search for driver involved in hit-and-run with pedestrian
A 41-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday night when he was struck by a Honda CRV on Brighton Avenue.
State’s public advocate seeks $75 electricity credit for low-income Mainers
The request comes ahead of rate hikes for customers of Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power that go into effect next month.
Traffic on Maine Turnpike in Scarborough disrupted for hours following propane truck rollover
All lanes of the highway were expected to reopen Wednesday night after crews finished pumping propane out of the tanker and purging the lines of propane on the truck.
Former Val Halla golf pro sues Cumberland, alleging age discrimination
Fired as a golf pro, Gary Rees, 78, says “I was told I was (too) old for the job.”
Body found on Sears Island identified as missing Presque Isle college student
Chase Dmuchowsky’s car was found idling in the middle of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge a month before his body was recovered on Sears Island.