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
March 15, 2023

Regional coalitions seek public input on access to high-speed internet

Southern Maine residents will get to share ideas and suggestions to help the state divvy up $250 million for infrastructure improvements.
Published
March 13, 2023

Maine unemployment fell below 3% in January

At the same time, the number of jobs in the state rose to an all-time high of 648,000.
Published
March 13, 2023

As a Maine distillery grows, so does worry over ‘whiskey fungus’

The black blight is spreading near large distilleries and threatening home values in places such as Kentucky. Now some neighbors of Wiggly Bridge Distillery say the fungus has come to York.
Published
March 5, 2023

No. 1 in the Northeast: Maine startup business is region’s fastest-growing, says Inc.

According to Inc. magazine, Rarebreed Veterinary Partners has grown revenue over two years by nearly 4,700% – more than any other private business across nine states.
Published
March 1, 2023

Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim

The Freeport-based retailer is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging the company falsely promoted some of its foul-weather footwear.
Published
February 28, 2023

One last storm adds to February’s lackluster snow totals

The snowfall on Tuesday was making for messy driving, but adding only modest amounts to modest monthly totals.
Published
February 26, 2023

What’s inside Maine freight trains? Public can only hazard a guess

An exception to the state’s public records law prevents Mainers from knowing what toxic chemicals might be rumbling through cities and towns.
Published
February 24, 2023

Naples man dies in early morning fire

Jonathan Cabral, 43, lived alone at the home on East Shore Beach Road.
Published
February 14, 2023

Mills unveils steps to expand opioid treatment, protect children

The governor announced the initiatives during a speech in which she also urged lawmakers to support her proposed two-year state budget.
Published
February 8, 2023

Panel that reviews police shootings urges greater use of ‘yellow flag’ law

Maine’s Deadly Force Review Panel has examined 20 shootings by law enforcement since its creation in 2019.