The tourism and hospitality industry is trying to balance the growing use of artificial intelligence with the demand for authentic experiences.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray covers the outdoors and tourism 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, arts and culture. Outside of work, you can find her kayaking on the ocean and exploring Maine's many coastal islands with her husband.
Here’s how much more Maine residents are paying for fishing licenses
The cost went up this year for the first time in 15 years.
National parks staff should not confirm deaths, memo says
The Interior Department disputed a national news report about the change in communications policy, which would affect Acadia National Park.
National Guard helicopter rescues 2 rock climbers stuck on Mount Katahdin
The duo from Virginia encountered a severe thunderstorm and spent a night on the mountain while attempting a technical route on the Flat Iron.
Windjammers want more Mainers to take schooner staycations
These touring vessels maintain a tradition of overnight sailing trips in Maine that dates back nearly 100 years.
Acadia’s citizen advisory commission has not met this year
The commission usually meets 3 times per year. The chair told members in a letter he believes local park service staff are doing ‘everything in their power to get these meetings approved.’
Acadia’s Jordan Pond House needs repairs. Federal funding might be coming.
All four members of Maine’s congressional delegation support more money for repairs at national parks.
Want to camp for free? Become a volunteer host at a Maine state park
‘It’s a win-win,’ says the lead ranger at Sebago Lake State Park.
How to get away this summer without leaving Maine
We compiled a guide to help locals explore our state this summer.
5 summer adventures your public library can help you get for free
You’ll find more than books on the shelves at many libraries in Maine.