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Megan Gray Portland Press Herald

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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Published
June 24, 2022

More than 1,000 march in Portland to protest abortion ruling

The ruling means women no longer have a constitutional right to abortion, but Maine state law protects that right within state borders.
Published
June 21, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Maine ban on public funds for religious school tuition

The ruling on a program for rural communities that do not have their own public high schools could create opportunities for school choice programs in other states.
Published
June 20, 2022

Woman who led retreats for Black and Indigenous people killed in hit-and-run at Acadia

Police are asking for help finding a black BMW that may have been involved in the death of 35-year-old Nicole Mokeme.
Published
June 9, 2022

Police detain Baxter Academy student who donned tactical vest on bus

The teenager was carrying magazines for an airsoft rifle, police said.
Published
June 8, 2022

Owner of West Gardiner construction company dies from injuries suffered in roof collapse in Naples

Shane Malloy, 44, was one of 2 workers who were trapped under a shed roof at Captain Jack’s Restaurant and Naples Marina on Tuesday when it collapsed while being elevated onto supports after being assembled on the ground.
Published
June 5, 2022

A heartbroken community tries to push forward through loss

Kari Morissette, executive director of the Church of Safe Injection, died last month at 33. She was a powerhouse advocate for those who use drugs and helping others in need gave her purpose.
Published
May 22, 2022

Savoring the sweet spot before the summer tourist season

Moan if you will, like it or not, we all know that the arrival of tourists is necessary for Maine. But now’s the time to hit those downtown hot spots and those favorite seasonal places before they get too crowded to visit.
Published
May 21, 2022

Three people shot, including a young child, in Wells

One person is in custody, and Maine State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred Saturday afternoon in the York County town.
Published
May 16, 2022

Catholic bishop criticizes bill that would have guaranteed abortion access

The Senate blocked the bill, called the Women’s Health Protection Act, in a nearly party-line vote last week.
Published
May 6, 2022

South Portland High School principal will leave for Maranacook Community High School

South Portland High School principal Michele LaForge said she was grateful for the experiences of the past four years but felt ready for a change.