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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PublishedSeptember 9, 2013
Familiar faces vying for public office in Biddeford
Mayor Alan Casavant is among the incumbents being challenged by a predecessor.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2013
Saco to elect new mayor, entire City Council
Mayor Mark Johnston, who has served in the office for a total of 14 years, is not seeking re-election.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2013
Portland firefighters to be recognized for saving colleague
Fifteen first responders and dispatchers jumped into action when a fire lieutenant had a heart attack at work.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2013
Since ban in Portland, few compliance issues
PORTLAND – Nearly a month after a city ordinance banned loitering in traffic medians, Portland police have yet to cite anyone for breaking the rule. Police Chief Michael Sauschuck said the city has seen “no real issues” since the ordinance took effect Aug. 15 and no summonses have been issued. “It’s primarily been voluntary compliance,” […]
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2013
Biddeford may join others, limit panhandling
As in Portland, residents’ complaints lead to proposals to ban the activity on medians, and raise constitutional concerns.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2013
Saco tables its plan to buy former church
The City Council halts the deal after hearing from 15 residents opposed to the idea Tuesday.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2013
Breakfast welcomes Maine’s new lobstermen’s union
The president of the new lobstermen’s union says he was overwhelmed by support across the state.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2013
Maine workers celebrated at annual Labor Day breakfast
The Southern Maine Labor Council’s annual Labor Day breakfast included a celebration of the new Maine Lobstermen’s Union.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2013
Saco would buy church, raze it for parking spots
The council will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to pay about $399,000 for the shuttered Catholic property.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2013
State OKs Saco plan for quitting RSU 23
The conditional approval requires small changes to the agreement and two public hearings.
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