Gov. Paul LePage, who has been at Donald Trump’s previous rallies in Maine, instead attends a university homecoming as he had previouly planned.
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.
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Portland area simmering with potential for food, beverage plants
The region ranks high in a study of prime locations for processors because of its lower labor costs and port access, which could have ‘tremendous value’ for the region.
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Even a newbie to Indian cooking can find success with ‘Mr. Todiwala’s Spice Box: 120 Recipes from Just Ten Spices’
The British chef and restaurateur marries the flavors of India and the West.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
New Mainers Alliance will encourage immigrants to vote
The group, with representatives from a variety of immigrant organizations, will educate newcomers about civic involvement.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine’s flu season is off to its earliest start in at least 10 years
The disease typically doesn’t appear in the state until October or later, but the Maine CDC is already reporting four cases.
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Bath Iron Works to eliminate 160 positions in engineering, support services
The decision includes 30 layoffs, but the company says it is not related to the recent loss of a $10.5 billion Coast Guard contract.
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Flaws like $4 billion Zumwalt’s leak called normal in new ships
The first-of-its-class ship built at BIW stays in port for repairs after seawater enters a lubricating system.
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Gray voters will decide on grant for Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
The Town Council votes to put on the Nov. 8 ballot a proposal to give the museum nearly $500,000 to help fund its move from Portland.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Westbrook High girls’ track coach arrested, accused of sexually assaulting student
Police say Timothy Even is charged with three counts of gross sexual assault for having what appears to be a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl at the school.
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Narrow Gauge Railroad’s move to Gray on touchy track
As fundraising lags, the town may ask voters if it can pitch in about $500,000 to give the plan credibility with potential donors.