The latest proposal would add a new public lot with 537 long-term parking spots and jumpstart plans for a garage expansion.
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.
Maine Legislature rejects electronic tagging for deer
The proposed bill would have introduced the option in 2027. Opponents raised concerns that electronic tagging would make it harder to gather critical biological data.
How high prices and unrest could impact Maine’s summer tourist season
Tourism experts say they are closely watching multiple factors, including gas prices and airfare costs, to understand possible impacts.
Acadia National Park will have more housing for seasonal workers in 2027
The nonprofit Friends of Acadia has been helping raise money and secure property for more rooms.
Meet the new Maine tourism and outdoors reporter
I live in Maine because I love to be outside. Now, I get to be outside for work.
This program prepares Maine college students to start businesses in the outdoors
The first students with a major in Outdoor Business and Innovation will graduate from the University of New England this year.
How are high prices for gas and airfare impacting your travel plans?
We want to know how you’re budgeting for spring break or summer vacations.
Maine officials push to reform moose lottery for hunting lodges
State officials, guides and outfitters say loose guidelines have allowed some sporting camps to access tags through a lucrative secondary market.
TSA workers at the Portland International Jetport could miss another paycheck
The jetport has not seen the long lines or staffing shortages reported at other airports as a result of the partial government shutdown.
Portland International Jetport sees ‘normal operations’ despite partial government shutdown
The assistant director said the jetport isn’t seeing the hourslong wait times reported at some major airports.