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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, Politics

Federal judge blocks ‘gag rule’ on abortion referrals for family planning clinics

by Megan Gray April 26, 2019April 27, 2019

An abortion provider in Maine is one of several across the country challenging the rule in court.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Police didn’t coerce confession from suspect in officer’s killing, judge rules, so it can be used at trial

by Megan Gray April 26, 2019March 9, 2022

The judge did suppress a videotaped re-enactment of the shooting of Cpl. Eugene Cole, saying the defendant, John Williams, was too tired to make rational statements at that point.

Local & State, News

Fire closes Fore Street restaurant for 2 days

by Megan Gray April 25, 2019April 26, 2019

The fire was contained to an HVAC unit near the kitchen.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Jury acquits former Maine prison guard of sexually assaulting inmate

by Megan Gray April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Joshua Dall-Leighton’s lawyer told the jury that the accuser fabricated the story to benefit herself financially.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine company pays fine for selling vaping products online

by Megan Gray April 24, 2019April 25, 2019

Cloud-E-Daze has taken down its website and paid a $2,000 fine as part of a settlement agreement with the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Jury deliberates fate of former prison guard accused of sexually assaulting inmate

by Megan Gray April 24, 2019April 25, 2019

Explicit text messages between Joshua Dall-Leighton and the alleged victim could play a key role in the case.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Accuser takes the stand in former prison guard’s sex assault trial

by Megan Gray April 23, 2019April 24, 2019

The defense attorney questions the woman about the alleged sexual encounters while she was incarcerated at the Southern Maine Reentry Center in Alfred.