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, Politics

Biddeford City Council races draw a crowd of candidates

by Gillian Graham October 24, 2015October 23, 2015

Economic development, rising taxes and other issues draw 21 hopefuls to compete for nine available seats.

Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics

Nine candidates compete for seven seats on Biddeford School Committee

by Gillian Graham October 23, 2015October 23, 2015

The field of candidates includes six current School Committee members. See candidate profiles below.

Local & State, Local Elections, Politics

Biddeford ballot includes bonds to repair roads, sewers and city hall clock tower

by Gillian Graham October 23, 2015October 23, 2015

The City Council is encouraging voters to approve more than $12 million in borrowing for infrastructure improvements.

Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics

Biddeford mayor faces challenger as city reshapes itself

by Gillian Graham October 23, 2015October 23, 2015

Alan Casavant and Daniel Parenteau want to lead the city, whose downtown has surged economically.

Local & State, News

York County Shelter Programs announces name change to honor ‘visionary’ founder

by Gillian Graham October 22, 2015October 22, 2015

The Donald H. Gean Center for Human Services will continue to operate on Shaker Hill in Alfred.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Sanford mother-daughter team accused of helping rob store at gunpoint

by Gillian Graham October 16, 2015October 17, 2015

The arrests of Donna and Jenna Gray come a day after Matthew Prior’s arrest Thursday.

Local & State, News

After Saco hotel is deemed unsafe, about two dozen tenants are told to move

by Gillian Graham and David Hench October 15, 2015October 15, 2015

City officials say the Hilltop Motor Inn had 28 codes violations, including exposed wiring, and missing smoke detectors.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine could be leader in recreational marijuana industry, says CEO of medical pot provider

by Gillian Graham October 14, 2015October 15, 2015

‘If we do this right, this will mean sustained growth for the economy of Maine,’ and $26 million in fees and tax revenue each year, says Patricia Rosi, CEO of the Wellness Connection of Maine.