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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PublishedAugust 11, 2022
Broken sewer pipe closes Wells Harbor for 5th time since July
Town officials said an emergency repair began Thursday and that the harbor will be closed to swimming, kayaking and fishing until the town feels the risk of failure has been eliminated.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
In Wells Harbor, sewage pipe breaks prompt precautions against swimming, fishing
The Wells Sanitary District was going to replace a sewage pipe under the harbor in October, but now hopes to start early after four breaks in the past month.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2022
Baileyville man killed in early morning house fire
Fire officials say there is no indication that foul play was involved in the fire at 24 Summit St. on Friday morning.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2022
Heat advisory issued with parts of Maine expecting temps in the 90s
The combination of heat and humidity will make some spots feel like 100 degrees on Thursday, prompting towns to open cooling centers and remind people to take precautions.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
YMCA will close Pineland Branch in September
Leaders of the YMCA of Southern Maine say branch memberships dropped by more than two-thirds during the pandemic.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2022
‘Nobody would choose this’: A turnpike rest area and a van become home for one Maine family
Jeanie Cannell, her husband and his daughter have lived at the Kennebunk travel plaza on the Maine Turnpike for three months, unable to find affordable housing, even though two of them work full-time.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2022
For these magnet fishers, the payoff is greater than the hunt for treasure
As they pull thousands of pounds of metal out of the water, they are also cleaning up the Presumpscot River.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2022
Boy, 10, injured on ride at Old Orchard Beach amusement park
The boy, who was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, was riding the Super Star at Palace Playland. State safety inspectors checked the ride and say it passed inspection.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2022
Petrillo’s owner says he will rebuild Freeport restaurant damaged by fire
Fire broke out in the Depot Street restaurant after the last employees left for the night on Thursday.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2022
Starbucks workers in Biddeford vote to unionize
The Biddeford location becomes the first in Maine to join Starbucks Workers United.
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