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, News, Politics

Maine group says it has enough signatures to set up vote on legalizing marijuana

by Gillian Graham February 1, 2016February 1, 2016

State officials still have to review the petitions being submitted Monday, as an opponent predicts the November referendum will fail.

Local & State, News

Brunswick firefighters stop garage fire from spreading to home

by Gillian Graham January 28, 2016January 28, 2016

The fire early Thursday morning destroyed a detached garage.

Local & State, News

Kittery council votes to allow restoration of Wood Island Life Saving Station

by Gillian Graham January 26, 2016January 26, 2016

The project is set to start this spring and could be completed by 2018.

Local & State, News, Politics

HUD Secretary Julian Castro attends Maine fundraiser for Clinton

by Gillian Graham January 25, 2016January 25, 2016

He headlines the private event at the law offices of Preti Flaherty in Portland.

Business, Health, Local & State, News

Sales of medical marijuana jumped 46 percent in Maine last year

by Gillian Graham January 20, 2016January 21, 2016

The state’s pot dispensaries took in $23.6 million as the social stigma faded and more patients seeking relief from chronic pain tried the drug.

Local & State, News

Saco council tables vote on Ecology School move

by Gillian Graham January 20, 2016January 20, 2016

Before voting on a contract zone to allow the school to move from Ferry Beach to a farmland campus, the council needs clarification on building size restrictions.