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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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Two people shot, seriously wounded in Old Port
The early morning shootings are the latest in a series of violent crimes that are challenging Portland police and concerning community leaders.
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York County deputy fatally shoots New Hampshire man
Sheriff William King said Tyler Woodburn was shot when he struggled with deputies who were trying to take him into custody.
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Portland man arrested in Riverton Park shooting
Police say the motive for the shooting that injured a woman may be related to an earlier altercation at The Woodfords Club.
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Crash on I-295 causes traffic backup in Portland
The crash on Tukey’s Bridge led to delays during the Wednesday morning commute.
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Preble Street reshapes a shelter based on lessons learned from the pandemic
The temporary shelter set up in the University of Southern Maine’s Sullivan Gym didn’t feel like a traditional shelter – which was a plus to people who stayed in it.
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A little ‘liquid sunshine’ closes out summer tourism season in Maine
Despite a rainy end to the Labor Day weekend, business owners say they had a great summer season.
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Three South Berwick men killed in New Hampshire crash
The collision, which killed 4 in all, was reported around 8:30 p.m. on Portland Avenue in Rollinsford, N.H.
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Starbucks workers in Biddeford go on strike Monday
Workers who voted to join Starbucks Workers United say the company is retaliating against them and has cut store hours.
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Out of the van but still in search of a home
Jeanie and Roger Cannell, who were living in a van in the parking lot of a turnpike travel plaza, have gotten a lot of help from strangers since she told their story in July. But a long-term home remains elusive.