United Way of Greater Portland awards its initial round of grants to local organizations from its new COVID-19 relief fund.
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.
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Fear of outsiders creates tensions in Maine’s tourist spots and summer communities
Parts of the state with histories and economies tied to hosting out-of-state visitors are now fearing their arrival during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Portland tells owners to book no short-term rentals through April
Many say the temporary ban is fair, and that the coronavirus outbreak has already put a damper on reservations.
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Maine corrections employee tests positive for coronavirus
The person works at the Bolduc Correctional Facility in Warren, and has been in self quarantine since March 20, the Maine Department of Corrections said.
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Portland City Council bans short-term rentals during pandemic
The restriction is now part of the city’s stay-at-home order, which is extended through April 27.
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Maine jails, prisons begin inmate releases in light of coronavirus
Advocates across the country have warned that an outbreak could be severe in the close quarters of a correctional facility.
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Crafters make masks to bolster dwindling hospital supplies
While the state hasn’t recommended that hospital workers use handmade masks, Facebook groups are filling requests from health care providers.
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Nonprofits try to maintain services amid high demand, limited resources
Nonprofit leaders say they are following the recommendations from public health officials, while still trying to deliver essential aid to people across Maine.
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State’s largest jail releases inmates to protect against virus spread
Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce said the jail population is down by roughly 50 people since last week.
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How you can help in your community during the pandemic
If you are healthy and able, here are some steps you can take to help your community during the coronavirus pandemic. First, stay at home and keep your distance. Social distancing and isolation can be unpleasant, inconvenient and even depressing. But following this recommendation and others from public health officials can make a real difference […]