The ruling is the latest development in the island’s long fight to leave School Administrative District 6.
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.
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Mainers have questions. Statewide help line aims to give them answers.
Maine’s toll-free 211 referral line has had its call volume surge amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Maine Community Foundation and United Way award grants to nonprofits
United Way of Greater Portland awards its initial round of grants to local organizations from its new COVID-19 relief fund.
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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.