The city closed the beach Sunday after a malfunction at the East End Wastewater Treatment Plant caused wastewater to be discharged into Casco Bay.
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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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Buxton police charge 40 people with trespassing in closed park
Pleasant Point Park near the Saco River was closed by town officials because of large crowds, littering and illegal drinking.
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Posted inMaine, News
East End Beach remains closed as Portland awaits contamination tests
A power outage at the East End Wastewater Treatment Plant on Sunday morning led to the discharge of an undetermined amount of wastewater into Casco Bay.
Posted inMaine, News
Developer facing lawsuit, embezzlement accusations files for bankruptcy
Bernard Saulnier, who had proposed high-profile developments in Saco and Portland, filed for bankruptcy in late June.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Former New Sharon man charged with robbing York store at gunpoint
Police say Michael W. Marble robbed a gas station in York and was later identified as a suspect by corrections officers, police said.
Posted inMaine, News
Missing Freeport woman found 300 yards from her home
A game warden and his K-9 locate Sarah Dowling on Tuesday morning about 45 minutes after they resumed a search begun the day before.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal, state agencies investigate death of piping plover chick, destruction of nest enclosures
Nesting enclosures in Saco and Old Orchard Beach were destroyed on the night of July 4, resulting in the death of a federally protected chick.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police investigate shots fired into station parking garage
An officer who was inside the garage at the time was not injured, according to police.
Posted inMaine, News
Pared-down Maine school budgets head to voters for approval
Superintendents have made cuts to teaching positions and programs, while also anticipating pandemic-related expenses.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System students will return to campuses for fall semester
University officials say its testing strategy is key to allowing students, faculty and staff to return to campuses for in-person learning.