Gillian Graham

Staff Writer

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.

Maine astronauts reflect on global crisis from space station

by Gillian Graham April 10, 2020April 11, 2020

Caribou native Jessica Meir and York native Chris Cassidy join a news conference from the orbiting research station.

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CMP says it could be 2 days before power fully restored

by Gillian Graham and Glenn Jordan April 9, 2020April 11, 2020

Nearly 170,000 Central Maine Power Co. customers were still without power Friday night, following the storm that brought heavy, wet snow to the state.

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Maine Christians prepare to share Easter services from a distance

by Gillian Graham April 9, 2020April 11, 2020

Churches around the state are organizing online Easter services and moments of prayer to take the place of sunrise services and traditional celebrations.

Two Maine astronauts have historic meeting on the International Space Station

by Gillian Graham April 8, 2020April 10, 2020

York native Chris Cassidy will spend the next six months on the International Space Station, and the first nine days with fellow Mainer Jessica Meir.

Kittery asks state to share addresses of coronavirus patients

by Gillian Graham April 7, 2020April 8, 2020

The town says first responders need to know when a rescue call requires protection against exposure to COVID-19.

Fear of outsiders creates tensions in Maine’s tourist spots and summer communities

by Gillian Graham and Megan Gray April 5, 2020April 6, 2020

Parts of the state with histories and economies tied to hosting out-of-state visitors are now fearing their arrival during the coronavirus outbreak.

Peaks Island’s only gas station and laundromat close after employee is infected

by Gillian Graham March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

The businesses will close for two weeks ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ says Lionel Plante Associates.

Cities and towns shift to virtual meetings to carry out public’s business

by Gillian Graham March 29, 2020March 30, 2020

Videoconferencing has become the new normal as Maine municipalities adjust to doing necessary business in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tools for remote work become social lifeline for isolated Mainers

by Gillian Graham March 27, 2020March 28, 2020

Zoom happy hours and family reunions, and other video conferencing options, are keeping Mainers connected despite being isolated in their homes.

Storm knocks out power to thousands in southern Maine

by Gillian Graham March 24, 2020March 25, 2020

In Portland, more than 2,800 customers were without power Tuesday morning after heavy, wet snow fell overnight.