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 covers the outdoors and tourism 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, arts and culture. Outside of work, you can find her kayaking on the ocean and exploring Maine's many coastal islands with her husband.
Three people shot, including a young child, in Wells
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South Portland High School principal will leave for Maranacook Community High School
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Maine transit agencies drop mask requirement
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From an island in Casco Bay, a Ukrainian-American family tries to help their homeland
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