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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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 9, 2022
Police detain Baxter Academy student who donned tactical vest on bus
The teenager was carrying magazines for an airsoft rifle, police said.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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Upcoming triathlon sparks city discussion of waiving ban on swimming in Kennebec River in Augusta
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Maine homebuyers are skipping the inspection. Experts say it’s a risky move.
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78-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision with pickup
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Go with the flow, Waterville drivers: Sections of downtown roads now open to two-way traffic
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Portland man charged with murder in Acadia hit-and-run