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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PublishedJuly 14, 2024
How Jeremy Frey changed the way the art world sees Wabanaki basketmaking
The Maine artist’s solo show at the Portland Museum of Art – the first of its kind – represents a new perception of the art form.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2024
Why auditioning for the Portland Symphony is sort of like being on ‘Love is Blind’
An inside look at the orchestra’s process through the hiring of a principal cello this spring.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2024
Topsham couple’s Bates Dance Festival performance is inspired by kabuki, punk rock and their 7-year-old
See Aretha Aoki and Ryan MacDonald’s ‘IzumonookunI’ in Lewiston this week.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2024
Shedding light on the dark side of Jamie Wyeth and his artwork
The artist’s fascination with the less idyllic aspects of Maine island life is reflected in a new exhibition that explores the unsettled mood in many of his paintings.
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PublishedJune 30, 2024
5 works of art that represent freedom at Maine museums
For the Fourth of July, we asked these museums to select pieces that reflected the meaning behind the holiday.
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PublishedJune 28, 2024
Casco Bay Wind Symphony bringing music back to Portland’s July 4 celebration
The volunteer band will play for free but is seeking donations to help cover the costs of the production.
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PublishedJune 24, 2024
Here are 8 things to do with kids during summer vacation in Maine
Things to do for kids and families range from amusement parks and drive-in movies to day trips to museums or natural wonders.
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PublishedJune 20, 2024
Greater Portland Landmarks sues city to prevent demolition of Free Street building
The preservation nonprofit is seeking to overturn a City Council vote in May that allows the Portland Museum of Art to demolish the former Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine.
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PublishedJune 14, 2024
Judge dismisses charges against defendant who waited 105 days for a lawyer
District Judge Sarah Churchill likely became the first jurist in the state to dismiss charges because a defendant’s right to counsel had been violated.
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PublishedJune 3, 2024
My Perfect Day: Hiking Old Speck, eating tacos and sweets, playing a show – for musician Toby McAllister, it all strikes a chord
The founder of Sparks The Rescue has an idyllic life in Poland and appreciates his family’s easy access to wilderness and urban areas alike.
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