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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.
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Turnpike crash closed lanes in York County early Wednesday
Emergency officials reopened all lanes to traffic about an hour after the crash was reported.
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Three people escape Waterboro house fire
Fire officials say smoke detectors alerted the family to the fire.
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Community pitches in to remember Kennebunkport girl who was ‘one in a million’
The new headstone, funded in part by Shiloh Pepin’s classmates, honors the girl who had ‘mermaid syndrome,’ as well as her mother and sister.
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Hundreds rally in Portland to support paid sick leave campaign
The Labor Day gathering pushes for the city to become the first in Maine to require employers to provide paid sick leave.
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Court documents show former BIW union official will plead guilty to embezzling $280,000
Ryan Jones of Biddeford was secretary-treasurer of Local S6 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers from 2012-16.
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York County police warn of thieves posing as water district workers
Police say men claiming to be from the local water district stole jewelry from an Ogunquit resident.
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Maine colleges reach out to students who may have been affected by Harvey
Bowdoin and Bates say they have been in touch with students in the Houston area and expect that they will be on campus for the start of classes.
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Driver’s bus route all too familiar, but 1st day of school never gets old
Priscille Hetzel starts her 9th year ferrying kids to classes in Biddeford with a firm hand, a friendly smile and a love for what she does.
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Westbrook woman’s death ruled a suicide
A 50-year-old Falmouth Street resident was found in her home Monday night.