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.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Former Berwick Academy teacher sentenced for taking ‘up-skirt’ videos

by Gillian Graham April 11, 2016April 12, 2016

Brian Sanborn will spend 30 days in jail for surreptitiously videotaping female students.

Health, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News

More Maine doctors certifying medical marijuana patients

by Gillian Graham April 10, 2016November 30, 2017

New numbers from state officials shows more than 300 medical providers are giving patients the OK to use marijuana.

Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News

Biddeford puts hold on new marijuana facilities

by Gillian Graham April 6, 2016November 30, 2017

The six-month moratorium is aimed at giving the city time to study how it can regulate commercial growing facilities.

Cookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes

‘Simply Vietnamese Cooking: 135 Delicious Recipes’ By Nancie McDermott

by Gillian Graham April 6, 2016April 6, 2016

A new book offers a straightforward approach to a faraway cuisine and recipes that rely on pantry staples you probably already have.

Animals, Local & State, News

Video of moose’s slip-and-slide down York County road goes viral

by Gillian Graham April 5, 2016August 25, 2016

A 2-year-old shot of the bizarre moment gets new attention after it is reposted by a Maine teenager and shared on a hotel’s Facebook page.

Local & State, News

Biddeford to consider moratorium on medical marijuana facilities

by Gillian Graham April 4, 2016September 13, 2017

The city manager says the moratorium would give staff time to look at land use regulations and how to regulate growing facilities.

Local & State, News, Politics

State’s rejection of pot petition signatures may be tough to defend, Telegram analysis suggests

by Gillian Graham April 3, 2016April 2, 2016

The secretary of state’s office, which didn’t consult handwriting experts, invalidated thousands of petitions notarized by Stavros Mendros, who says he signed them.

Local & State, News