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
November 16, 2023

Pilot walks away from plane crash in Limington

Bradley Marston, 62, of Windham, was walking around after the crash and told a state trooper who responded to the scene that his engine had failed after takeoff.
Published
November 14, 2023

Victim identified in Monday house fire on Long Island

Thomas Johnson, who owned the two-story house on Long Island, died in the fire, according to fire officials.
Published
November 13, 2023

Maine wildlife officials investigating after 2 moose are illegally killed

State wardens say the crimes are especially egregious because the carcasses were left to rot rather than used for food.
Published
November 13, 2023

Portland natives and veterans of 2 wars connect through Vet to Vet program

World War II veteran Philip H. Levinsky and Vietnam veteran Sam Kelley are bound together by war and service in a way that only fellow veterans can truly understand.
Published
November 6, 2023

Saco woman, 73, hit and killed while crossing street in crosswalk

Li Z. Wu of Saco was hit while crossing the street in a crosswalk, according to police.
Published
November 6, 2023

Lewiston shooting survivors are all in stable condition

Central Maine Medical Center officials said one patient who was in critical condition has been upgraded to stable.
Published
October 27, 2023

Survivors deal with sadness, recovery, questions: ‘It’s overwhelming. We lost so many special people.’

Four survivors and their families tell their stories. ‘It’s mixed emotions everywhere. I don’t even know what to think or what to say or what to feel.’
Published
October 23, 2023

Maine astronaut Jessica Meir inducted into International Air & Space Hall of Fame

The Caribou native was the first Maine woman to travel to space and is training for a future mission to the moon.
Published
October 22, 2023

Former state lawmakers hope to become Biddeford’s next mayor

Susan Deschambault and Martin Grohman are running to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Casavant, who decided not to run for reelection after six consecutive terms.
Published
October 16, 2023

As homelessness grows outside areas with shelters, communities forced to prepare

In Westbrook, officials are weighing a zoning change that would allow the creation of smaller shelters. There is no current proposal to build one, but the city wants to be ready.