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 Elections, News, Politics

Pot legalization approved in South Portland, defeated in Lewiston

by Gillian Graham November 4, 2014November 5, 2014

The votes on making it legal for adults to possess small amounts of marijuana are largely symbolic.

Local & State, News

Another crash ends young lives, stuns Maine town

by Gillian Graham November 3, 2014November 4, 2014

The community mourns two recent graduates of Sacopee Valley High School in Hiram, a year after enduring similar sorrow when a student-athlete died in an accident.

Cops & Courts, News

Police seek handcuffed man who bolted from cruiser in Chelsea

by Gillian Graham October 30, 2014October 31, 2014

Jason Langdon, who is also wanted in Colorado and Florida, was arrested after giving police a false name.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Police arrest Gray man, seize heroin worth $10,000

by Gillian Graham October 30, 2014October 31, 2014

In a search of Angel Velez’s home, agents found the victim of a June domestic violence case whom Velez was prohibited from contacting.

Local & State, Local Elections

Sanford voters to fill three seats on council, two on school board

by Gillian Graham October 29, 2014October 28, 2014

Two councilors face a challenge for one of the two City Council seats with three-year terms.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Mayor: Biddeford vote on parking meters is ‘premature, theoretical’

by Gillian Graham October 28, 2014October 29, 2014

The city has no meters and no current plan to install them, but a ballot question seeks to ban them.

Local & State, News

Endangered Maine properties list includes two Biddeford clock towers

by Gillian Graham October 28, 2014October 30, 2014

Maine Preservation’s latest list also includes downtown Gardiner, Bath’s Sewall Mansion, the Abijah Black House in Buckfield, Anson Town Office, Skowhegan Drive-In Theater and the Belfast Opera House.