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 9, 2012
Biddeford mayor vetoes budgets
Mayor Alan Casavant cites concerns about an increase in the property tax. But a member of the City Council suspects a political motive.
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PublishedJune 9, 2012
Saco travels road back in time
The former Pepperrellborough was incorporated in 1762; a celebration of that event begins today.
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PublishedJune 8, 2012
Biddeford mayor vetoes $59.9 million budget
Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant rejects the city and school budgets, halting a June 12 referendum on education spending.
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PublishedJune 8, 2012
A return to youth, a sharing of history
Students socialized with Maine veterans each week in a program that had a ‘deep impact’ on the participants.
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PublishedJune 7, 2012
New program brings students, veterans together
Scarborough students make weekly visits to the Maine Veterans Home and the result is a learning experience for all involved.
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PublishedJune 7, 2012
Invasion of the rockweed
Heavy surf during a storm leaves a deep layer of the algae on Scarborough Beach that could take weeks to clean up.
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PublishedJune 6, 2012
Cape Elizabeth continues work on rental regulations
The Planning Board decides against limits on parking for guests at short-term rentals.
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PublishedJune 5, 2012
Election 2012: As outsider, he’d bring fresh eye to House, Calder says
First of two stories on the Republican candidates for the U.S. House. Patrick Calder is young for a congressional candidate, but he sees that as an advantage. At 29, the political newcomer has his sights set on Washington, where he wants to be a voice for the working people in Maine’s 1st Congressional District. “I […]
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PublishedJune 5, 2012
Election 2012: Six Democrats vie for York County, Greater Portland Senate seats
The candidates include current House members, a businessman and a school board member.
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PublishedJune 4, 2012
South Portland gets a new place to grow together
The second community garden in the city helps to satisfy demand for space to cultivate food.
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