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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PublishedOctober 12, 2021
Maine’s high court backs CMP’s use of disconnection notices
Plaintiffs had argued that the utility acted unreasonably when it sent the notices as the pandemic worsened last winter.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal by Maine State Police troopers
That decision means the lawsuit against the troopers could go to a civil jury trial.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court rejects petition from Orrington chapel over COVID-19 rules
Calvary Chapel had petitioned the nation’s highest court to hear a challenge to earlier restrictions on gatherings during the pandemic.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2021
Company could spend up to $267 million to clean up mercury in Penobscot River
The settlement agreement still needs approval from a federal judge in Bangor.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
Judge orders probation, restitution for Rockland man who made hoax mayday call
Nathan Libby, 32, will not serve any time in jail but was ordered to pay $17,500 in restitution.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2021
Federal judge again denies release for Mainer charged in Capitol riot
In denying Kyle Fitzsimons’ release, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras says ‘he has demonstrated a disregard for the safety of others and the rule of law.’
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2021
National group to find out if Maine’s youth prison implemented prior recommendations
The Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, the state’s only youth prison, has been under increased scrutiny since a series of incidents this summer led to a leadership shake-up.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2021
Federal judge will decide whether health care workers should get religious exemption to COVID-19 shot
The judge says the key question is whether the Mills administration mandate ‘treats a secular activity more favorably than a comparable activity rooted in the free exercise of religion.’
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2021
Maine Department of Corrections hires national group to review violent incidents at Long Creek
Though at least 2 officers could face criminal charges, Commissioner Randy Liberty put much of the blame for the recent turmoil on incarcerated youths.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Violent incidents prompt leadership shake-up and possible criminal charges at Maine’s youth prison
Prosecutors are considering charges against multiple corrections officers at the Long Creek Youth Development Center, say lawmakers who were briefed this week.
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