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 31, 2022
Biddeford workers say their push to unionize comes from love of their jobs
The union organizers in Biddeford are young. They say they want Starbucks to live up to the ideals it espouses.
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PublishedMay 30, 2022
Beaches get a little more crowded as piping plover activity picks up
Last year, 125 pairs of the endangered shorebirds nested here, and 2022 looks like it will yield another record high, according to Maine Audubon.
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PublishedMay 27, 2022
Some ferry runs to Vinalhaven canceled this weekend
The reduced service was prompted by a COVID-19 case coupled with an ongoing staffing shortage.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Longtime renters at Wells motel fighting eviction
A judge has granted Pine Tree Legal’s request for a restraining order, preventing the Majestic Regency Resort in Wells from evicting 10 renters who were told last week they had days to move out or face arrest.
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PublishedMay 20, 2022
With dispatch center understaffed, Cumberland County looks to adjust operations
There have not been any delays handling 911 or non-emergency calls, but with 10 of 35 positions vacant officials want to streamline operations so fewer dispatchers can provide the same services.
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Biddeford approves development agreement for 216-unit apartment complex
The developer, Devine Capital LLC, will give the city $500,000 to invest in affordable housing projects.
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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Man stabbed while walking in Saco early Tuesday morning
Police say the victim was walking home from work when a person displayed a weapon and demanded money.
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PublishedMay 16, 2022
Heart of Biddeford wins national award for community revitalization
The Biddeford nonprofit received the Great American Main Street Award, given annually to recognize communities for excellence in revitalizing commercial districts.
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PublishedMay 13, 2022
Biddeford Starbucks workers first in Maine to file petition to unionize
In a letter to the Starbucks CEO, the Biddeford employees say they are underpaid and overworked.
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
Fire danger high across most of Maine
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Thursday, saying that extra caution should be taken.
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