Gillian Graham

Staff Writer

Gillian Graham reports on social services for the Portland Press Herald, covering topics including child welfare, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and mental health. 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.

Raymond man dies after falling into backyard fire pit

by Gillian Graham June 28, 2015June 28, 2015

Timothy W. Small was burned over 60 percent of his body, but initially refused medical treatment, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.

Heavy rain, accidents slow traffic on Maine Turnpike

by Gillian Graham June 28, 2015June 29, 2015

Outdoor events are also canceled in southern Maine.

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Kennebunk police identify woman found ‘rambling’ about former president

by Gillian Graham June 26, 2015June 26, 2015

The woman is taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Court ruling means 50,000 in Maine avoid losing health insurance

by Gillian Graham June 26, 2015June 26, 2015

Those who struggle to afford coverage feel great relief that federal subsidies will continue in states without their own insurance exchanges.

New Census numbers show Maine’s both whiter and grayer

by Gillian Graham June 25, 2015June 25, 2015

The state is first in its percentage of non-Hispanic whites and second only to Florida in the percentage of its population over 65.

Did former Biddeford police officer turn into a monster?

by Gillian Graham and David Hench June 21, 2015June 22, 2015

Allegations of sexual abuse – old and new – swirl around Stephen Dodd. He’s not talking, but people who have known him offer some answers.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, That Moment

Tears of joy: From Supreme Court steps to vows in a sunlit Portland chapel

by Gillian Graham June 15, 2015February 5, 2016

Celebrating their love, two Portland men begin married life after seven years together.

Biddeford council won’t suspend police chief or deputy over sexual-abuse allegations

by Gillian Graham June 8, 2015June 9, 2015

Councilors vote 6-2 in favor of the resolution, which says there isn’t enough evidence to act on the allegations of abuse by a former officer.

Maine, Schools and Education

RSU 21 voters in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel will decide on school renovations

by Gillian Graham June 8, 2015June 8, 2015

Storage, handicap access and overcrowding top the list of issues at Kennebunk High School.

Defamation lawsuit filed against former Biddeford detective

by Gillian Graham June 1, 2015June 1, 2015

It says Terry Davis made false and defamatory statements by claiming the sexual abuse investigation of a former colleague was ‘thrown under the rug.’