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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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Portland police say death of man found in Casco Bay not suspicious
It could take the medical examiner several weeks to receive results of toxicology tests and determine the cause of death.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2024
Saco River Wildlife Center, already outgrowing space to care for wild animals, enters its busy season
The wildlife rehabilitation center in Limington treated more than 900 animals last year – everything from squirrels and mice to bats and porcupines.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2024
Portland man arrested after fleeing crash scene in South Portland
South Portland police say Taylor Graffam was impaired when he crashed into several vehicles, light poles and a bus stop on Main Street.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2024
Westbrook police investigate shooting on Cumberland Street
Police say no one was injured in the shooting reported Wednesday night near the downtown area.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
Fire destroys gym at Seacoast Christian School in South Berwick
The cause of the early morning fire at the York County school is being investigated.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
In Biddeford, iftar dinner builds community during Ramadan
The tradition of inviting the community to a fast-breaking dinner will continue this year on March 23 at Southern Maine Health Care. This year’s gathering includes a panel discussion that celebrates Muslim women.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
Domo arigato, master roboto: 72 student teams build, compete in VEX competition in South Portland
The VEX Robotics State Championship was held Saturday in South Portland. 8 winning teams will go on to national competition in Dallas in April.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2024
Man charged with murder in death of Bridgton woman last year
Eric Knight, also of Bridgton, was arrested Saturday in the slaying of Benita Preo.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
A month after Saco shooting, police still tight-lipped about investigation
Police say releasing any information about the incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order and school lockdowns would hamper the investigation.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
A Maine scientist helped discover 4 new species of deep-sea octopus
Dr. Beth Orcutt spent 10 years thinking about an octopus she saw near Costa Rica. She went back last year with a team and found at least 4 new species, 2 of which brood their eggs on hydrothermal vents deep in the Pacific Ocean.
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