Police say Larry Allard, 53, died at the scene of the crash Wednesday morning in Sanford.
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.
Neglected animals held in pandemic limbo slowly move toward adoption
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland finally got custody of 15 dogs and other animals seized by the state in March, but dozens more can’t be released until courts resume hearings in cruelty cases.
Domestic violence reports grow significantly as pandemic continues
The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine’s domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.
South Portland house heavily damaged by fire
The home’s single occupant made it out of the house uninjured and firefighters rescued a cat.
Limington man loses leg in motorcycle crash
Police say the crash occurred Thursday evening at an intersection in Standish.
Man arrested, charged with murdering his mother in Lincoln
Police charged Adam Groves in the shooting death of 63-year-old Pauline Taylor of Lincoln.
Litchfield man killed in New Gloucester truck crash
Police say Richard Parent, 67, died when his truck crashed Wednesday morning on Route 100.
Jewish Museum’s Black Lives Matter banner vandalized in Portland
An unknown person cut the word “Black” from a Black Lives Banner hung on a fence outside of the Maine Jewish Museum, and then the banner was ripped down.
Susan Collins and Angus King say new report on Russia interference is call for action
Both senators Susan Collins and Angus King serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee, which issued a 1,300-page bipartisan report Tuesday.
Power restoration continues after storm leaves more than 91,000 Maine customers in the dark
Most of the outages were reported in Cumberland and York counties, where wind gusts of more than 40 mph were reported.