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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.
Advocates ask Maine regulators to consider marijuana to treat opioid addiction
A group makes the case that cannabis therapy can help patients withdrawing from opioids, but opponents raise concerns about lack of research.
Topsham home destroyed by fire
A resident and her cat escaped without injuries after being alerted to the fire by a smoke detector.
LePage giving ‘very serious thought’ to challenging King for Senate seat
The governor criticized Sen. Angus King during a speech in Bangor Tuesday night.
Former Berwick Academy teacher sentenced for taking ‘up-skirt’ videos
Brian Sanborn will spend 30 days in jail for surreptitiously videotaping female students.
Video of moose’s slip-and-slide down York County road goes viral
A 2-year-old shot of the bizarre moment gets new attention after it is reposted by a Maine teenager and shared on a hotel’s Facebook page.
State’s rejection of pot petition signatures may be tough to defend, Telegram analysis suggests
The secretary of state’s office, which didn’t consult handwriting experts, invalidated thousands of petitions notarized by Stavros Mendros, who says he signed them.
One person, likely the sole resident, killed in fire at Millinocket home
Fire investigators believe the victim is 55-year-old Michael Olin.
Second man sues former Biddeford police officer accused of abusing boys
Bertrand Girard alleges in the suit that Stephen Dodd sexually assaulted him between 1977 and 1982.
Secretary of state to conduct high-stakes review of Senate District 32 petitions
Former Biddeford city councilor David Flood is challenging the validity of seven signatures submitted by former Mayor Joanne Twomey.