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.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns
A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of ‘venom’ has been sharp.
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PublishedJune 2, 2023
Truck’s brakes locked up before driver hit teen in Gray, report says
A crash report indicates Jeffrey Lane failed to yield the right-of-way when he passed a school bus stopped on Route 100 in Gray to drop off a student.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Former Chewonki school families to open new independent school in Bath
The Brightfield School will offer place-based education for students in first through eighth grades starting in September, replacing the Chewonki Elementary and Middle School after it closes in June.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Willard Beach will be closed at least until Tuesday to repair burst pipe
A force main sewer pipe near Southern Maine Community College burst on Thursday, prompting the closure of the beach until next week.
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PublishedMay 31, 2023
Gray teen hit by tractor-trailer faces ‘long road to recovery’
The 13-year-old Gray-New Gloucester Middle School student has severe injuries and had surgery on his left foot Wednesday. His mother says he is expected to be in the hospital for at least 2 more days.
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PublishedMay 31, 2023
Man arrested near Canadian border with bomb sign didn’t have explosive devices
Tony Holford of Rhode Island is expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Changes to food stamp work requirements could push some Mainers further into poverty
The debt ceiling agreement would impose work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients ages 50 to 54 who don’t have children at home or a disability.
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PublishedMay 29, 2023
Maine now has a state butterfly thanks to 2 inquisitive fifth graders
The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine’s official butterfly.
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PublishedMay 29, 2023
South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago
The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger’s childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and “always extend your hand in friendship.”
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PublishedMay 22, 2023
Identifying victim in Kittery hotel fire proving difficult
The state medical examiner’s office said no one has reported a missing person and incomplete hotel records are making the process more challenging.
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