Megan Gray is a general assignment reporter at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails, lawsuits and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Her favorite stories are the ones that help us learn more about each other and the varied lives we lead in this expansive state. She likes to explore Maine’s hiking trails and coastal islands with her husband, and she definitely wants to pet your dog.
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PublishedMay 26, 2023
Two lobstermen have licenses suspended for stealing traps
Calvin Pinkham, of Steuben, lost his license for 3 years, and Rodney Genthner, of Friendship, who also was charged with possessing V-notched lobsters, lost his license for 6 years.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
Berwick furniture maker wins national award, $100,000 prize
Aspen Golann is the founder of The Chairmaker’s Toolbox, a nonprofit that provides free educational opportunities and mentorships to historically excluded chair- and tool-makers.
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PublishedMay 20, 2023
In 5 years, Amjambo Africa has become an important news source for Maine immigrants
The publication prints 13,000 copies a month with articles in 7 languages, and podcasts have helped reach a broader audience.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Bates Dance Festival will feature long-awaited performances
The festival will offer four main-stage performances by national artists at the college’s Schaeffer Theatre this summer, as well as a series of free outdoor concerts where guests can learn a new dance style and listen to live music.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Theaters hope familiar stories will bring audiences back this summer
From the true story behind ‘Titanic’ to a play based on ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ there’s something to pique everyone’s interests.
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PublishedApril 20, 2023
Family from away found deep friendship in Maine decades before Bowdoin killings
The Egers and Eatons became friends when Joseph Eaton was 4. He’s now accused of killing both couples.
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PublishedApril 16, 2023
Using clay sourced from Maine, these potters get their hands extra dirty
A small number of ceramic artists in Maine dig their own clay from the rich deposits across the state and use it to make their work.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2023
‘Night of the Living Rez’ adds National Book Critics Circle award to accolades
Levant author Morgan Talty keeps amassing awards for his debut collection of stories.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
With an outpouring of branches, Maine breweries are tapping new markets
Battery Steele Brewing and Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. are the latest beer makers to add new restaurants or taprooms.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2023
Maine’s deaf community roots for the Baxter Seagulls, on and off the court
The basketball team from Maine’s school for deaf students returned to action after a six-year hiatus, and their aims were bigger than winning games.
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