Gillian Graham

Portland Press Herald

Gillian Graham has been a staff writer for the Press Herald since 2012 and a journalist in Maine since 2005. She covers York County and takes a special interest in cannabis culture and the medical marijuana program. During her time with the Press Herald, Gillian has told the stories of everyday Mainers, tackled issues of poverty and hunger and covered the historic marijuana legalization campaign. She has won regional and national awards for her work, including the Joseph D. Ryle Award for Geriatrics from the National Press Club for her coverage of senior hunger issues in Maine. Gillian grew up in Ogunquit and graduated from the University of Southern Maine. When not on the lookout for great stories, she can be found trolling flea markets and yard sales for vintage Pyrex, cooking new recipes and spoiling her nieces and nephews. She lives in Bar Mills with her husband.

Latest

Published
February 16, 2015

Two separate but similar pot referendums could confuse Maine voters

Both proposals would make recreational marijuana legal – with key differences.
Published
February 10, 2015

Group submits citizens initiative to legalize marijuana in Maine

Legalize Maine proposes to legalize pot for adults while supporting local agriculture.
Published
February 9, 2015

Maine drivers advised to slow down as wind whips snow

Speeds on the Maine Turnpike are reduced to 45 mph from Kittery to Augusta.
Published
February 2, 2015

Unusually low gas prices expected to start rising again

“The four-month slide in gasoline prices has indeed come to a halt,” warns an analyst.
Published
January 31, 2015

Maine food pantries connect with farmers to provide fresh produce

The days of pantry shelves stacked only with canned and boxed goods are over, thanks to a farm-to-pantry movement.
Published
January 26, 2015

Bowdoin names Harvard faculty member as its new president

Clayton Rose, 56, currently teaches and writes on the responsibilities of leadership and managerial values at Harvard Business School.
Published
January 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
January 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.