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.’
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.
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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.
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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.
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How to get away this summer without leaving Maine
We compiled a guide to help locals explore our state this summer.
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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.
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27 piping plover chicks have already hatched in Maine
Here’s how to protect this endangered species while visiting coastal beaches.
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Maine’s network of gear libraries can help you get outside this summer
Each one has a different pricing structure and unique inventory, but all share a commitment to access and sustainability.
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Maine aces disc golf with top courses and strong participation
UDisc, a popular app in the sport, reports there are more rounds played per capita in Maine than anywhere in the world.
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Are more Mainers going to Canada for vacation?
Tourism officials in Canada’s nearby provinces hope their proximity and an exchange rate favorable to the U.S. dollar will entice Mainers to visit.
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In York, toll collectors are ambassadors for Maine
Paying cash on I-95? You might meet Dianne Knowles. Here’s what she sees from inside of her booth.