Gillian Graham – Page 75 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump praises Guilford workers, jabs at Mills in visit that draws supporters, protesters

by Rachel Ohm, Gillian Graham, Randy Billings, Scott Thistle and Kevin Miller Staff Writers June 5, 2020June 6, 2020

The governor fired back in a statement, accusing Trump of stoking divisions and questioning the value of his efforts to help Maine’s fishing industry by lifting restrictions in a conservation area far from the Maine coast.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Old Port businesses pick up the pieces from protest that gave way to vandalism and break-ins

by Gillian Graham and Reuben Schafir June 4, 2020June 5, 2020

While most have been peaceful, a large protest that began Monday night became violent early Tuesday morning, leaving several businesses vandalized or burglarized.

Maine, News

Public officials join peaceful protest at Portland City Hall

by Dennis Hoey and Gillian Graham June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

About 1,000 people crowded into and beyond City Hall Plaza on Wednesday afternoon, in Portland’s fifth protest in the past six days as protesters around the country demand an end to institutional racism and police brutality.

Maine

Pandemic doesn’t stop some Maine yard sales as peddlers get creative

by Gillian Graham May 31, 2020June 1, 2020

While each house has different rules for sanitation and distancing, loyal yard sale fans say the annual ritual gives them a feeling of community, and normalcy.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Maine high schools get creative to salvage graduations

by Gillian Graham May 26, 2020May 26, 2020

Unable to host traditional ceremonies because of the pandemic, schools opt for drive-in ceremonies, video productions and small gatherings to honor the Class of 2020.