Megan Gray is a general assignment 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, lawsuits and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Her favorite stories are the ones that help us learn more about each other and the varied lives we lead in this expansive state. 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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PublishedJanuary 7, 2024
In a former Norway snowshoe factory, an arts hub is taking shape
A nonprofit is working to transform the large building into a multi-use space called Lights Out Gallery.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2024
Eat & Run: Lunch at Costco is quick, cheap and filling, especially with free samples
A couple hot dogs, a slice of pizza, two drinks and two desserts came to under $10, contributing to the hype around the new Scarborough store.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2023
Yet another version of Carnaval Maine coming in 2024
The winter festival has changed its locations, dates and length since it was first held in 2020, and organizers say they will announce new plans in January.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
Collective arts consciousness: Portland’s Running With Scissors celebrates 2 decades of creating connections
The East Bayside communal art studio commemorates its anniversary with a wide-ranging show of works by current and past members at Cove Street Arts.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
‘Magic of Christmas’ is a tradition for those onstage, too
Some members of the chorus and orchestra having been performing in the Christmastime concert at Merrill Auditorium for more than 40 years.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2023
Mount Desert Island painter’s flight-themed works have taken off for Smithsonian
The National Air and Space Museum has acquired 3 paintings by Ben Lincoln.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2023
For Rwandan artist who lost his hands in an attack, painting leads to healing and hope
Frederick Ndabaramiye moved to Portland this year, and Maine galleries have embraced him and his artwork.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2023
William David Barry, historian and writer, dies at 77
Barry worked for years as a research librarian at the Maine Historical Society, wrote and contributed to books about Maine history, and penned hundreds of book reviews in the Maine Sunday Telegram.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2023
Biddeford woman charged in shooting at Saco house where murder suspect was arrested
Ariana Tito, of Biddeford, is charged with attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault. She was arrested in New York.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2023
Police investigate shooting in downtown Sanford
Police say that a man who witnesses said been walking in the roadway, yelling at vehicles and carrying a knife, was shot in a confrontation with a food truck owner.
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