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 15, 2018
Maine-based Coast Guard crew seizes 6 tons of cocaine, rescues 3 sea turtles
The cutter Campbell, based in Kittery, has returned from an 80-day patrol in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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PublishedJune 15, 2018
Police arrest motorcyclist after 110-mph chase in Sanford
The chase was called off because of heavy traffic but a Sanford police officer recognized the rider and arrested him at his house.
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PublishedJune 15, 2018
Crash closes section of Gray Road in Cumberland
The road was closed at the intersection of Gray and Range roads starting around 6 a.m.
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PublishedJune 13, 2018
Hundreds gather in Lewiston to honor boy who drowned on middle school field trip
Rayan A. Issa, a seventh-grader at Lewiston Middle School, died while playing with friends in a designated swimming area at Range Pond.
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PublishedJune 12, 2018
Portland Rep. Sanborn wins Democratic primary for state senate
Rep. Heather Sanborn defeated long-time City Councilor Jill Duson for the Democratic nomination in Senate District 28.
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PublishedJune 12, 2018
Alternative education program builds confidence, enthusiasm – and a canoe
A boat-building project melded with math, science and other lessons inspires Old Orchard Beach students who struggle in typical classes.
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PublishedJune 11, 2018
Vandals set four small fires in new Sanford High School still under construction
They also do other damage to the building, and officials worry the opening set for September will be delayed.
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PublishedJune 8, 2018
Old Orchard Beach school budget would not increase local taxes
Residents will vote Tuesday on a $14 million education spending package.
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PublishedJune 8, 2018
Tractor-trailer backed up at turnpike toll plaza before hitting tollbooth
The collision ‘lifted the tollbooth right off the concrete’ at the York plaza, police say.
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PublishedJune 7, 2018
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel to vote on $48.1 million school spending plan
The proposal is up 5.1 percent over this year’s budget.
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