Gillian Graham

Staff Writer

Gillian Graham is a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. A lifelong Mainer and graduate of the University of Southern Maine, she has worked as a journalist since 2005 and joined the paper as a staff writer in 2012. During her time with the Press Herald, Gillian has told the stories of everyday Mainers and tackled issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness. She enjoys telling compelling stories that help people better understand and connect with the communities and people around them. In her free time, Gillian loves spending time with her husband and family, hand embroidery, and hunting for vintage treasure at flea markets and antique stores.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Kennebunk voters give overwhelming approval to ban on balloon releases

by Gillian Graham June 11, 2019June 12, 2019

The ordinance was championed by a local teenager who cites the impact balloons have on sea life when they end up in the ocean.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Eliot teen arrested for allegedly making threat against Marshwood High

by Gillian Graham June 10, 2019August 28, 2023

Police say the threat was brought to their attention by a former student who saw it in a social media post.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Maine voters to weigh in on school budgets, municipal races

by Gillian Graham June 10, 2019June 9, 2019

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap expects overall turnout will be low because there is no statewide ballot.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Maine canine a finalist in World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

by Gillian Graham June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

Tostito, a rescue dog from Falmouth with bug eyes and no teeth, charms everyone with his big personality.

Local & State, News

Because balloons endanger wildlife, Mainers join national push to end mass releases

by Gillian Graham June 9, 2019June 9, 2019

Kennebunk voters could adopt one of the state’s first bans Tuesday.

Local & State

Coast Guard rescues boater in ‘dangerously cold’ water Down East

by Gillian Graham June 8, 2019June 8, 2019

He called for assistance early Saturday when his 34-foot boat started to take on water near Crow Island, an official says.

Local & State, News

Woman killed, 2 men seriously hurt in crash that ties up I-295 in Falmouth

by Gillian Graham June 7, 2019June 8, 2019

The woman, 26, was a passenger in the vehicle driven by Brannon McRae of Augusta. State police say other motorists reported the driver was speeding and driving erratically before the crash.