Police say the death does not appear suspicious, but the state medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
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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Lifeguard shortage makes summer staffing a challenge on southern Maine beaches
The state and several towns have increased starting pay to try to recruit more lifeguards for public beaches.
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Truck crashes, spills 3,000 gallons of milk on I-95 in Falmouth
The Exit 52 on-ramp in Falmouth was closed for several hours after the crash at 1 p.m.
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After blaze in New Gloucester, chief sounds alarm about shortage of firefighters
Tom Printup says firefighters had to muster from 3 towns for Thursday’s predawn fire and wouldn’t have been able to handle it if the dwelling had been larger or occupied.
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Shark sighting prompts beach advisory in York
A basking shark was spotted swimming off Long Sands Beach on Monday morning, town officials say.
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Pregnant woman stabbed in Parsonsfield after fight on social media
Danielle Emery, 18, of Porter is charged with elevated aggravated assault.
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House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins
The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.
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Kennebunk store fined for failing to pay overtime, violating federal labor laws
H.B. Provisions failed to pay overtime rates to 69 employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Young girl seriously injured when she’s bitten by dog in Topsham
The 5-year-old was taken to Maine Medical Center by LifeFlight helicopter after a German shepherd mix bit her face.
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A small-town library in Maine displays gay-themed books, and a controversy erupts
Displays of banned books and of pride titles elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’