The sector accounted for more than 32,000 jobs in Maine in 2024, nearly 5% of the state’s workforce.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray is an arts and culture 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. Her current beat is her favorite yet, and she loves the stories that take her to behind the scenes to an artist studio or theater backstage. Outside of work, 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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Through the snowy hills of remote Maine, sled dog teams pull through
From its start in Fort Kent, the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States is a qualifier for the famed Iditarod and a test of will.
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US and Canadian flags fly side by side at Can-Am sled dog races
Mushers from both sides of the border said international camaraderie is integral to the survival of their sport.
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What does it take to compete in the Can-Am sled dog races? Maine mushers explain
Mainers will compete in the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile distances this weekend.
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Breeze Airways will add nonstop flights between Maine and Ohio
The jetport will also add one-stop service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia.
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Interest in curling sweeps Maine during Winter Olympics
Clubs in Portland and Belfast aim to welcome new fans of the sport.
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Bethel’s Frank Del Duca comes in fourth in two-man bobsled
The UMaine graduate just missed the podium but dramatically improved his performance from the 2022 Winter Games.
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Snowy and freezing? It’s the perfect time to play outside in Maine
Outdoor enthusiasts say the conditions have been great for everything from snowmobiling to ice skating to skiing.
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Portland International Jetport had its busiest year ever in 2025
American Airlines carried nearly one-third of the passengers.
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Maine native Emily Fischnaller shines, but misses out on Olympic luge medal
Fischnaller had a strong competition but couldn’t make up for a few bumps on the track in her final run.