The woman, 26, was a passenger in the vehicle driven by Brannon McRae of Augusta. State police say other motorists reported the driver was speeding and driving erratically before the crash.
Gillian Graham
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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.
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Suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge in Old Orchard Beach slaying
Police say Dustan Bentley, 30, killed his roommate, William Popplewell, in March in the apartment they shared.
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Maine rolls out new ‘hub’ for browntail moth information
Mainers can now call or text 211 to speak to a specialist about the invasive species that causes heath problems.
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Jordan’s Furniture to take former Filene’s space at Maine Mall
This will be the Massachusetts’-based company’s seventh store in New England.
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Buxton man accused of setting car and woods on fire
Police say Donovan Sanborn also threatened people with an ax during the incident last week on Old Thompson Road.
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Judge tosses lawsuit over Biddeford’s plan to charge for parking
The court determined the lawsuit wasn’t filed in time, but resident Jason Litalien says he’ll file a new complaint in federal court.
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Saco officers say they have no confidence in reinstated chief and deputy
City officials say Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress will be reinstated after a two-month investigation found no misconduct, but the police unions say officers have no confidence in their leadership.
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Former teacher says she was fired by Falmouth for taking breaks to pump breast milk
Shana Swenson’s federal lawsuit claims her contract was not renewed because she took 3 breaks a day to pump and save her breast milk to feed her baby.
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Read the ‘Thank You’ message in a bottle, 50 years later
The letter from Vietnam veteran Rich Newcombe to the helicopter gunship crew that saved him during the war.
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Fifty years after they saved his life, a Vietnam veteran hopes to find those heroes
Rich Newcombe is hoping the gunship crew that saved him during an attack in the Binh Duong province of South Vietnam will see his message.