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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PublishedFebruary 2, 2013
Life after Hostess
While they hope that the Biddeford bakery will reopen, those who lost their jobs are trying to move forward.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2013
Biddeford’s Winterfest brings city to life
WinterFest starts Friday night and runs through Sunday, with events at various locations.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2013
Old Orchard councilors vote to give library money, control
The allocation of $68,591 will enable Old Orchard’s public library to extend its hours and avoid layoffs.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2013
Biddeford looks to get its airport out of ‘limbo’
One option is to close it, but if it stays open it will need maintenance and improvements financed by grants, which come with conditions.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2013
Decision to give, or not, can be deeply personal
As panhandlers become an increasingly common sight outside of downtown Portland, more Mainers are left with the sometimes difficult decision of what to do as they walk or drive by. Do you pass a dollar and hope it really helps? Decide instead to make a donation to a social services agency? Or maybe turn your […]
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2013
Panhandling moves south as economy takes its toll
Commonplace in Portland for years, the practice is spreading elsewhere, amid a growing demand for services.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2013
Strong’s defense has 12 witnesses on list
Separate from the trial in Alfred, two men admit to engaging a prostitute and 11 others plead not guilty.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2013
Saco church inspired by MLK legacy
The church continues its tradition of turning the King holiday into ‘a day on, not a day off.’
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2013
Saco church opens doors for day of service
The First Parish Congregational Church of Saco offersfree food and health screenings to people in need on Monday.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2013
In Biddeford, cribbage links generations of mill families
A fundraising project triggers memories for families with ties to Biddeford’s iconic textile mills.
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