Portland has reopened the East End Beach after a sewage spill Thursday.
Megan Gray
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.
Posted inMaine Crime
Man accused of selling marijuana illegally from Old Orchard Beach business
Police say the Massachusetts man sold pot over the counter at the 925 Silver Shop on Old Orchard Avenue to adults and minors.
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Posted inLocal & State
Westbrook crash shuts Route 302 during morning commute, injures 2
Police say a car operated by a South Portland man crossed the center line and hit 2 vehicles in succession.
Posted inLocal & State
1 million-gallon sewage spill closes Portland’s East End beach and trail
The Portland Water District says the partially treated wastewater ended up in Casco Bay because a disinfection tank wasn’t put back online after being cleaned, and another was overwhelmed by high flows caused by overnight rains.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland offering $250 bounty for tips that lead to conviction of graffiti vandals
The reward for the public’s assistance is one of several steps the city is taking to discourage the defacing of property.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Norovirus caused the illnesses that prompted Bridgton to close Woods Pond Beach
The Maine CDC says the highly contagious virus is what sickened 97 people this month after they visited the beach or came in contact with someone who did.
Posted inLocal & State
Crash on turnpike in Scarborough is causing delays
Police and rescue crews responded to a crash on the northbound side of I-95, and heavy delays are reported.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Trump administration extends temporary legal status for Somali immigrants
The decision was a surprise to some, given that such protection has been rescinded for immigrants from several other nations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Lightning strike shuts down dairy production at Smiling Hill Farm
Equipment that monitors pasteurization could be offline for up to a week, and the Westbrook dairy farm might lose thousands of gallons of milk until repairs are made.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Business donations allow Portland to extend its jobs-for-panhandlers program
The Portland Opportunity Crew was deemed a success in its first year but would have run out of money this month without the $13,000 in contributions.