Gillian Graham has been a staff writer for the Press Herald since 2012 and a journalist in Maine since 2005. She covers York County and takes a special interest in cannabis culture and the medical marijuana program. During her time with the Press Herald, Gillian has told the stories of everyday Mainers, tackled issues of poverty and hunger and covered the historic marijuana legalization campaign. She has won regional and national awards for her work, including the Joseph D. Ryle Award for Geriatrics from the National Press Club for her coverage of senior hunger issues in Maine. Gillian grew up in Ogunquit and graduated from the University of Southern Maine. When not on the lookout for great stories, she can be found trolling flea markets and yard sales for vintage Pyrex, cooking new recipes and spoiling her nieces and nephews. She lives in Bar Mills with her husband.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2019
Memories of spectacular fire at Old Orchard Beach pier still vivid, even after 50 years
The fire, visible from as far away as Sebago Lake, destroyed the popular Noah’s Ark fun house and a carousel with hand-carved horses.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
Police cruiser struck by passing truck in Raymond
No one was injured in the incident, but the cruiser was taken out of service.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2019
Hazy in Maine? Blame Canadian wildfires.
Smoke moving high aloft from fires in western Canada are obstructing the sun but no health notices have been issued.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2019
Sinkhole causes partial road collapse in Westbrook
Crews were expected to start repairing the damage on Spring Street on Friday afternoon.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2019
Concerns about endangered birds won’t stop July 4 fireworks show in Old Orchard Beach
The Independence Day show will go on as planned despite the proximity of a piping plover nest to the area where the town stages its traditional fireworks display.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Woman found dead Monday near Portland swimming pool was cyclist
Police say the death does not appear suspicious, but the state medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
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PublishedJune 29, 2019
Lifeguard shortage makes summer staffing a challenge on southern Maine beaches
The state and several towns have increased starting pay to try to recruit more lifeguards for public beaches.
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PublishedJune 27, 2019
Truck crashes, spills 3,000 gallons of milk on I-95 in Falmouth
The Exit 52 on-ramp in Falmouth was closed for several hours after the crash at 1 p.m.
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PublishedJune 27, 2019
After blaze in New Gloucester, chief sounds alarm about shortage of firefighters
Tom Printup says firefighters had to muster from 3 towns for Thursday’s predawn fire and wouldn’t have been able to handle it if the dwelling had been larger or occupied.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Shark sighting prompts beach advisory in York
A basking shark was spotted swimming off Long Sands Beach on Monday morning, town officials say.
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