Biddeford is hosting its third annual WinterFest this weekend, featuring a giant sledding hill in the middle of downtown.
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.
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Biddeford readies downtown snow hill for WinterFest
The festival begins at 6 p.m. Friday with the Big Air and Rail Jam, in which riders compete for $2,000 in cash prizes.
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