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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PublishedMay 25, 2013
The Prom: Cape teens are treated like royalty — for a day
Connor Maguire first noticed Mackenzie Leighton in statistics class at Cape Elizabeth High School. He didn’t know many people in the class, but she made him feel right at home. “She was friendly and funny,” he said. “And obviously she looks pretty good, too.” After a few months, he finally asked her to dinner and […]
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PublishedMay 24, 2013
Kennebunk receives highest Standard & Poor’s rating
Kennebunk is the only town in Maine to receive a AAA rating, according to town officials.
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PublishedMay 23, 2013
Man given 4 years for robbing Saco cabbie twice
Wayne Thompson, 27, also pleads guilty to robbing a Cumberland Farms store in Saco.
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PublishedMay 23, 2013
Authorities: Old Orchard councilor committed no crime
An Old Orchard Beach town councilor is alleged to have used a racial slur against a black resident, but it is protected speech, police say.
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PublishedMay 22, 2013
Auditor says Old Orchard finances are ‘rock solid’
But he raises concerns about internal controls including bank deposit reconciliations.
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PublishedMay 20, 2013
Old Orchard police probe political sign theft
A $1,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of anyone responsible for the theft.
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PublishedMay 20, 2013
Maine panel backs ex-worker’s retaliation complaint
The former Old Orchard Beach employee reported financial irregularities, and was retaliated against because of it, the panel says.
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PublishedMay 19, 2013
RSU 23 residents will have opportunity to change proposed budget
The total set at Tuesday’s meeting will be voted on June 11 at the districtwide validation referendum.
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PublishedMay 16, 2013
Biddeford’s arts scene draws college
Heartwood College of Art’s founder Berri Kramer: ‘It feels like stepping into a community that is already culturally aware.’
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PublishedMay 16, 2013
For Biddeford superintendent, it’s new home or new job
Biddeford requires the leader of its schools to live in the city, and a bill seeking to override the rule was vetoed.
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