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.

Health, Maine, Schools and Education

Schools prepare for more illness after outbreak at Cape Elizabeth

by Gillian Graham October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

School districts in southern Maine are focusing on mitigation strategies as federal health officials predict the worst flu season in 13 years.

Maine, Schools and Education

Biddeford school leader named Superintendent of the Year

by Gillian Graham October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Jeremy Ray now leads the Biddeford, Dayton and Saco school districts. Biddeford’s mayor says Ray is a pragmatic problem-solver who helps other school leaders.

Maine

Norway teen identified as motorcyclist killed in Gorham crash

by Gillian Graham October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

Gorham police say 18-year-old Casey Southworth hit a school bus from behind Tuesday afternoon as it was turning onto Libby Avenue from Route 202.

Maine, Sports

Former UMaine baseball star boosts Houston Astros to the World Series

by Gillian Graham October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Jeremy Peña, a rookie shortstop, was named Most Valuable Player of the American League Championship Series after the Astros swept the New York Yankees in four games.

Maine

Lebanon teen dies in North Berwick crash

by Gillian Graham October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Police say Xavier Skidds, 19, was pronounced dead at the crash scene on Beech Ridge Road.

Election 2022, Maine

In Boothbay region, water fluoridation sparks debate about public health and personal choice

by Gillian Graham October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport will decide Nov. 8 if they want to continue adding fluoride to public drinking water.

Maine, Toy Fund

Press Herald Toy Fund adds children’s books to longstanding tradition

by Gillian Graham October 15, 2022October 20, 2022

For the first time, the annual Press Herald Toy Fund will provide a new book for every child and is now ordering gifts through Maine-owned businesses.