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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, Maine Crime, News

Westbrook man will serve 30 months for hit-and-run

by Megan Gray October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

Clemente Hernandez pleaded guilty this summer to aggravated assault, reckless conduct and leaving the scene of an accident.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Maine governor has granted 2 pardons to noncitizens

by Megan Gray September 29, 2019December 27, 2019

The state had received more than 80 petitions for executive clemency as of August, and Gov. Janet Mills had granted four pardons by the end of that month.

Local & State, Uncategorized

‘It’s our last hope’: Maine man deported to Cambodia seeks gubernatorial pardon

by Megan Gray September 29, 2019September 28, 2019

Some advocates see executive clemency as a political tool to protest federal immigration priorities, but legal experts say it might not be enough to bring Chamroeun Pheng home.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Repairs begin at USM after burst pipe closes dining hall, bookstore, other facilities

by Megan Gray September 23, 2019September 24, 2019

University officials still do not know what caused the pipe to rupture over the weekend.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Reports of gunfire and naked man in street lead to 4 arrests in Casco

by Megan Gray September 23, 2019September 24, 2019

A man is recovering from gunshot wounds after he tells Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies that he was taken at gunpoint from his home in Naples.

Local & State, Outdoors, Uncategorized

History of hunting deaths invites question of reform

by Megan Gray September 22, 2019September 23, 2019

Since 1988, three women were fatally shot on their own properties by hunters who didn’t require permission to be there. Does Maine law need to change?