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 7, 2023
Woman dies after being hit by Amtrak Downeaster near Biddeford
The 27-year-old woman died at the scene just south of the Main Street railroad crossing, Biddeford police said.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Weekend freeze has plumbers scrambling to repair burst pipes
Temperatures across Maine plunged to double digits below zero last weekend, forcing plumbers, firefighters and emergency responders to juggle hundreds of calls for help.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2023
Maine considers steeper fines to deter distracted driving
Since Maine’s hands-free driving law took effect in 2019, more than 3,000 drivers have received tickets each year. A legislative bill would increase penalties from $85 to $500 for a first offense and from $325 to $1,000 for a second offense.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2023
Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight
The Feb. 13 episode of the show will feature a clubhouse project on the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center’s Brunswick campus.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
After years of traffic headaches, construction to begin on Maine Turnpike’s new Saco exit
The new exit is expected to open in 2025 about a mile south of the current Saco interchange, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2023
Kennebunkport man lived in Atlanta forest for months before protest arrests
Francis Carroll, 22, has been arrested twice since mid-December during protests tied to a $90 million police training center in Georgia.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Jefferson man pleads guilty to role in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
Joshua Colgan, 35, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge and now faces up to six months in prison.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Heavy snow, rain cause several roof collapses, evacuations at 2 big box retailers
Two big box retail stores in Scarborough were evacuated Thursday morning after a buildup of melting snow and rain caused roof leaks and possible structural damage at a Walmart.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Kennebunkport man facing multiple domestic terrorism charges in Atlanta
Francis Carroll, 22, has been charged with domestic terrorism twice since December for his participation in protests against a proposed police training center.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Power restoration continues in hard-hit York County
Falling trees and branches downed power lines during Monday’s storm, causing widespread outages across Kennebunkport, Wells and the Berwicks.
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