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.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
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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Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Juvenile charged with murder after shooting death in Waldo County
The Maine State Police have provided little information about the fatal shooting in Brooks.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine publishes standards meant to curb vulgar vanity plates
What will the Urban Dictionary say about your license plate? The state is about to find out.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills grows fundraising lead over LePage in governor’s race
Democratic incumbent Mills raised more than $2.7 million by April 26, while Republican LePage brought in $1.3 million by the same date.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine transit agencies drop mask requirement
Starting Wednesday, passengers on public transportation in southern Maine will no longer have to wear masks after a federal judge struck down a nationwide face covering mandate.
Posted inLocal & State, News
From an island in Casco Bay, a Ukrainian-American family tries to help their homeland
They fled their apartment in Kyiv on the day Russia invaded, and they are now raising money to buy vans for humanitarian volunteers.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is back at ‘full steam’
Loyal customers and comfort food cravings helped carry sugarhouses through the pandemic, but maple producers are excited to see visitors again, face to face.