Michael Gerard Fournier, who admitted to going into the U.S. Capitol building for 3 hours during the riot in 2021, will serve 30 days in federal prison and pay $1,000 in restitution.
Gillian Graham
Staff Writer
Gillian Graham is a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. 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.
Weather service warns of dangerous rip currents along Maine coast
The warning issued about rip currents on Monday said that the winter storms reshaped the surf zone and created conditions that can carry even the best swimmers away from shore.
Lebanon family mourns anew as second son is killed in motorcycle crash
Adam Parker, 17, died last week in a crash in York, just two years after his older brother was killed while riding his motorcycle.
Worldwide software glitch snarls Maine banks, businesses
Flights at the Portland International Jetport were canceled or delayed, some Mainers were blocked from accessing bank accounts, and businesses of all kinds saw interruptions in operations after a CrowdStrike software glitch.
Cushing man charged with abuse of a corpse as part of death investigation
Maine State Police say a person was found dead Friday, but have not released any information about their identity or how they died.
Maine interlibrary loans to resume after board approves book delivery service
However, it remains unclear when the service that delivers books to libraries across the state will restart.
Biddeford man found guilty of murder for killing landlord in 2021
The jury deliberated for an hour before finding Randal Hennessey guilty of shooting Douglas Michaud at the building he owned in Biddeford.
Harbormasters’ association says Biddeford’s plan for temporary position is unprecedented
The University of New England wants to build a new pier on the Saco River, but the city manager says the harbormaster is too biased to review the application.
Maine’s piping plovers are adapting to washed-out beaches after winter storms
Despite washed-out dunes and higher water lines, experts say the endangered piping plovers nesting along the Maine coast appear to be doing well.
Maine interlibrary loan system on hold for weeks because of contract dispute
Library directors throughout the state say temporarily losing the book sharing will be a challenge going into their busiest time of year.