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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PublishedApril 25, 2016
Salvation Army to close its downtown Portland thrift shop
The store on Alder Street will close in May, but the organization will continue to operate its store on Warren Avenue.
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PublishedApril 24, 2016
Farmers, food-stamp recipients reap benefits of EBT cards
Purchases soar with electronic benefits transfer cards welcome at farmers markets.
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PublishedApril 21, 2016
Scarborough man sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring
Chad Conner will spend 33 months in prison for distributing cocaine and oxycodone in southern Maine.
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PublishedApril 20, 2016
Head of Biddeford’s Community Bicycle Center stepping down
Andy Greif, who started the program a decade ago, says he will leave the nonprofit in December.
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PublishedApril 19, 2016
Advocates ask Maine regulators to consider marijuana to treat opioid addiction
A group makes the case that cannabis therapy can help patients withdrawing from opioids, but opponents raise concerns about a lack of research.
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PublishedApril 18, 2016
Advocates push to let patients use marijuana to treat opiate addiction
On Tuesday, Maine will be the first state to formally consider the idea, even though the federal government still classifies marijuana as an illicit drug.
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PublishedApril 17, 2016
In the midst of the opioid epidemic, patients ditching pharmaceuticals for medical marijuana
While there’s little research on whether cannabis effectively relieves pain, many in Maine embrace the drug and advocates say it’s a legitimate part of the solution.
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PublishedApril 17, 2016
Five Mainers who have turned to medical marijuana for pain relief
In an effort to avoid using opiates, some people are using marijuana to control their chronic pain.
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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Topsham home destroyed by fire
A resident and her cat escaped without injuries after being alerted to the fire by a smoke detector.
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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Mounted shooters try to steer clear of violating Saco ordinance
The club wants to fire blanks from pistols during competitions, but needs local restrictions changed to allow it.
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