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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PublishedJanuary 26, 2015
Much of Maine shut down as blizzard arrives
With life-threatening wind chills, whiteouts and as much as 2 feet of snow expected, schools, offices and the Portland airport close.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2015
Bill calls for ban on sales of dogs, cats in Maine pet stores
Proponents say it would reduce euthanasia and imports from ‘puppy mills,’ but critics say it would hurt local businesses and hobby breeders.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2015
Final destination for poached meat in Maine: Plates of the poor
Thousands of pounds will be delivered to pantries and shelters by the state’s Hunters for the Hungry program, aided by donors and others.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2015
Opponents kick off Maine effort to talk about effects of marijuana use
The groups emphasize teaching residents what science has learned about marijuana’s effects as the push to legalize recreational use of the drug continues.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2015
Rush-hour snowstorm causes rash of accidents on Maine Turnpike, I-295
Maine State Police shut down the I-295 for about an hour at Exit 17 northbound to get salt on the road.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2015
Good Shepherd Food Bank distributed a record amount of food in 2014
The hunger relief organization distributed the equivalent of 17.5 million meals to Mainers.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2015
DHHS unveils database of day care providers
Updated information includes corrective actions taken against providers and full reports of state inspections.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2015
Lobster Dip’s chill seekers raise more than $100,000
Old Orchard Beach’s frigid ocean temperatures aren’t enough to deter the more than 300 souls determined to be cold for a cause: Special Olympics.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2014
Legislation’s goal: Legal limit for driving while high
Law enforcers like the idea of a clear way to test impairment, but marijuana advocates warn that the science isn’t there yet.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2014
At least four bills planned on marijuana use
A Portland legislator advises the state to get out in front of competing citizen initiatives.
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