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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.

Local & State, News

Coronavirus outbreak at York County Jail grows to 54 cases

by Gillian Graham and Megan Gray August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

All are connected to a broader outbreak associated with a wedding reception held at an inn 235 miles north in Millinocket.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

UMaine suspends student, disciplines 7 others for parties that violated virus rules

by Megan Gray August 27, 2020August 28, 2020

The university says the students were disciplined for hosting off-campus parties at which attendees ignored face-covering and social distancing mandates.

Business, Local & State

With new precautions, Market Basket opens in Westbrook

by Megan Gray August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

Shoppers who visited the chain’s second store in Maine on its first morning said they felt safe inside.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Lawsuit alleges illegal wiretapping in Maine county jails

by Megan Gray August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

Three defense lawyers are claiming the company that provides phone services for most Maine jails is recording inmate calls that should be confidential.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine agrees to improve absentee ballot access for visually impaired

by Megan Gray August 17, 2020August 18, 2020

Several voters sued the state saying they were deprived of the right to vote during the primary elections without going to a polling place and risking their health.

Health, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking inmate releases due to COVID-19

by Megan Gray August 15, 2020August 16, 2020

The decision Friday states that the two men hadn’t exhausted other options, notably in state court, in their effort to qualify for home confinement.

Business, Local & State

Supreme court rules CMP corridor referendum unconstitutional

by Megan Gray August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court finds that the initiative to reverse a decision by the Public Utilities Commission ‘exceeds the scope of the people’s legislative power.’

Business, Local & State, News

Law school grads raise concerns about bar exam during pandemic

by Megan Gray August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Maine’s summer exam has been postponed for 2 months, preventing new graduates from starting their legal careers – and beginning to pay off their loans.