Megan Gray

Portland Press Herald

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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Published
May 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
April 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.
Published
April 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.
Published
March 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.
Published
March 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.
Published
March 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.