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.

After the lawn’s done, these guys mow down the competition

by Gillian Graham September 3, 2014September 15, 2014

Reaching highway speeds on a little clay track in Saco, ‘you have to be a little crazy’ to be a lawn mower racer.

Local & State, News, Politics

Lewiston voters to decide whether to legalize marijuana in their city

by Gillian Graham September 2, 2014September 2, 2014

The City Council puts the proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot rather than approving it, making Lewiston the second Maine city this year to schedule a referendum on the drug.

Life & Culture

Rare feet: Maine family becomes 16th to complete Appalachian Trail

by Gillian Graham September 2, 2014September 3, 2014

The Kallin family of Dresden began the 2,185-mile trek in March.

Business, Local & State, News

Southwest Airlines to offer additional flights out of Portland

by Gillian Graham September 2, 2014September 2, 2014

Flights will connect to Baltimore for international service and will fly nonstop to Orlando.

Local & State, News

Neighbors fight cluster of medical pot growers in York

by Gillian Graham September 2, 2014September 1, 2014

They disagree that nine small-scale operations are allowed in the same commercial warehouse, but town officials say Maine law is ambiguous.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine labor leaders rally around FairPoint employees

by Gillian Graham September 1, 2014September 2, 2014

A Monday morning march in Portland is the union’s latest salvo in the ongoing contract dispute.

Local & State, News

Ogunquit police find missing 10-year-old boy

by Gillian Graham August 29, 2014August 29, 2014

Police had been searching for the boy for about an hour.

Local & State, News, Politics

Marijuana activists try second time to force legalization vote in York

by Gillian Graham August 27, 2014August 27, 2014

Citizens for a Safer Maine turned in more than 900 signatures supporting a legalization ordinance after York selectmen voted against putting the question to voters.