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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 inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Brunswick schools agree to pay $125,000 to settle bullying lawsuit
The district also is required to adopt stronger anti-bullying policies for Brunswick Junior High School as part of the agreement with a former student.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Impact of legalizing pot hazy for business, law enforcement, caregivers
But one thing is clear: A huge new industry is sprouting up in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine voters legalize recreational use of marijuana by razor-thin margin
Supporters claim a win based on unofficial vote totals, but potential challenges remain, including a likely recount and resistance from Gov. LePage.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Grant for Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad fails
The proposal to give $500,000 to help the railroad relocate didn’t gain enough support from voters in Gray.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Sunday River, Sugarloaf sold as part of ski resort megadeal
The purchase by a New York investment firm isn’t expected to affect the daily operation of Maine’s two premier ski areas.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lifestyle, Local & State, News
From lockup to new life: Westbrook center aims to help juvenile offenders
The Transformation Project is working to create a facility that would house and train young adults released from Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Westbrook mayoral candidates will debate Thursday
Two Democrats and two unaffiliated candidates are vying to replace Mayor Colleen Hilton.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gorham’s new affordable senior housing opens – and it’s already full
The 24 units are among only 39 such units to become available in Maine this year.
Posted inElections, That Moment
That Moment: For one new American and his family, a free and fair vote at last
A grateful Abbas Marwan and his relatives register in Westbrook and count the days until they can exercise a precious right as U.S. citizens.