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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.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Police say driver sped away from traffic stop before crashing in Falmouth

by Gillian Graham April 5, 2021April 6, 2021

The Portland man drove more than 115 mph before losing control of his car on an interstate off ramp Sunday evening, say police.

Local & State, News, Religion and Values

A year later, a sense of hope as Maine Christians celebrate Easter

by Gillian Graham April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

‘We’ve been entombed … and we’re waiting to emerge,’ said the Rev. Alyssa Lodewick of Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Could witnesses have stopped fatal attack on beach? Police chief says no.

by Gillian Graham April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Witnesses called police as Rhonda Pattelena was beaten in York on Friday, but some people question whether they could have or should have intervened. York’s police chief says, ‘There was no opportunity for anyone to intervene.’

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Fatal attack at Maine beach happened in view of surveillance cameras and witnesses, police say

by Gillian Graham and Megan Gray March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

Jeffrey Buchannan, 33, is accused of killing his domestic partner, Rhonda Pattelena, on Short Sands Beach in York on Friday afternoon.

Local & State, News

Heavy winds knock out power to thousands across Maine

by Gillian Graham March 29, 2021March 30, 2021

Wind gusts up to 55 mph were recorded Monday and more than 60,000 CMP customers lost electricity, according to the National Weather Service.

Local & State

Pandemic reveals race disparities around hunger in Maine

by Gillian Graham March 28, 2021March 29, 2021

Local organizations have stepped in to deliver culturally appropriate food right to the doors of people in immigrant and tribal communities.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Massachusetts man charged with killing domestic partner on beach in York

by Gillian Graham March 26, 2021March 27, 2021

Jeffrey Buchannan was arrested and charged with murder after officers responded to numerous 911 calls reporting that a man was assaulting a woman behind a large rock on Short Sands Beach.