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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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
There were fewer piping plover pairs on Maine beaches this year, but they fledged lots of chicks
Three beaches in Scarborough saw the highest number of fledged chicks since monitoring of the endangered shorebirds began in Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2024
Portland exploring how to fill long vacant storefronts in Arts District
There are roughly 10 empty storefronts on a half-mile stretch of Congress Street, an issue that people say detracts from the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2024
‘A colossal failure’: Gov. Mills calls out Sagadahoc deputy, Army for failing to prevent Lewiston mass shooting
Shortly before Gov. Janet Mills’ speech, state police released an after-action report detailing its response to last October’s mass shooting that calls for more active shooter training.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2024
South Portland plans $74 million renovation of Mahoney Middle. Residents ask if it’s needed.
The City Council has endorsed a plan to transform the former middle school into a city hall campus that will include expansions for the public library and a new police station.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2024
In Brownfield, history is being reclaimed one gravestone at a time
Jess Davis has spent years restoring cemeteries in and around the small Oxford County town and this year started making stones for graves that have been unmarked for generations.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2024
Police say man shot wife, son multiple times before he was killed on bridge between Maine, N.H.
Officials in Maine and New Hampshire on Friday released the name of the Troy, N.H., man who allegedly killed his wife and their 8-year-old son.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2024
Police say man pointed gun at troopers before he was shot and fell from Piscataqua River Bridge
The man, who has not been identified, is accused of killing a woman in Troy, New Hampshire. An 8-year-old boy was found dead in his car. Police said the boy was not shot by officers.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2024
Kittery man pleads not guilty to charges related to Jan. 6 attack
Lincoln Deming is accused of helping rioters overtake the West Plaza and entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2024
Maine man pleads not guilty to killing his prison cellmate in 2022
Carl Williams appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court Thursday and was found competent to stand trial on a murder charge in the death of Renaldo Jones.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2024
With school about to start, districts racing to fill open positions
School officials say it continues to be difficult to hire all of the staff they need, particularly in special education.
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