Twenty pedestrians were hit and killed by vehicles last year in Maine. That figure has remained relatively consistent over the past five years, even as the number of people killed in car crashes drops.
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.
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Snowfall expected Saturday night after unusually slow start to winter
Southern Maine could get up to a foot of snow by Sunday afternoon, the region’s first significant snowfall this winter.
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One person seriously injured in Gorham road rage crash
Police say road rage and speed were involved in a crash that sent one driver to the hospital and shut down Route 25 for several hours.
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Sanford takes progressive approach on homeless camps as tents spike
As of Nov. 29, 153 people were living outside in Sanford – a striking number compared to the same time two years ago, when the city counted just 10.
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DNA needed to confirm identities of 3 people killed in wrong-way crash
The need for DNA testing means additional information about the fiery crash might not be released until next week.
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Three people killed in wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike in Portland
Police say a Honda Civic traveling at a high-rate of speed while heading south in the northbound lanes of I-95 hit 2 other cars between exits 45 and 48.
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Portland’s homeless population often relies on dangerous propane heaters to stay warm
A warming shelter for 75 people will open in Portland when the temperature drops below 20 degrees or there is more than 10 inches of snow.
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Police tentatively identify 1 of 2 people who died in tent fires in Portland, Sanford
Authorities have not yet determined what caused the unrelated fires, or the identity of the person who died in Sanford.
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Most have power restored after coastal storm left 31,000 without electricity
Most of the outages were reported in coastal towns, where winds gusted to 40 mph.
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Maine fathers form support groups after losing children to stillbirths
The Sad Dads Club has grown into a global community with members from Maine to California, helping parents through their grief while honoring the memories of their children.