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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PublishedAugust 25, 2024
Two Maine book festivals return this fall, with wider reach
The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival and the Maine Lit Fest both plan expanded offerings.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2024
Photographer Berenice Abbott embraced life in Monson, and her legacy lives on there
An exhibit in the Piscataquis County town, where the keen-eyed documentarian spent the final years of her life, includes more than 30 vintage prints on loan from a recently closed gallery planning to sell off its inventory.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2024
Overshadowed in their time, 3 female artists are the focus of exhibitions in Maine
Museums and collectors are giving new attention to the women of the abstract expressionist movement of the 20th century, and the work of Lee Krasner, Judith Rothschild and Lynne Drexler is on view this summer.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2024
The largest production ever for Opera Maine demanded a stage design to match
‘What does epic look like?’ set designer Germán Cárdenas-Alaminos asked himself when considering how to stage Verdi’s ‘Aida.’
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PublishedJuly 14, 2024
How Jeremy Frey changed the way the art world sees Wabanaki basketmaking
The Maine artist’s solo show at the Portland Museum of Art – the first of its kind – represents a new perception of the art form.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2024
Why auditioning for the Portland Symphony is sort of like being on ‘Love is Blind’
An inside look at the orchestra’s process through the hiring of a principal cello this spring.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2024
Shedding light on the dark side of Jamie Wyeth and his artwork
The artist’s fascination with the less idyllic aspects of Maine island life is reflected in a new exhibition that explores the unsettled mood in many of his paintings.
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PublishedJune 30, 2024
5 works of art that represent freedom at Maine museums
For the Fourth of July, we asked these museums to select pieces that reflected the meaning behind the holiday.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Here are 8 things to do with kids during summer vacation in Maine
Things to do for kids and families range from amusement parks and drive-in movies to day trips to museums or natural wonders.
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PublishedJune 20, 2024
Greater Portland Landmarks sues city to prevent demolition of Free Street building
The preservation nonprofit is seeking to overturn a City Council vote in May that allows the Portland Museum of Art to demolish the former Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine.
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