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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PublishedFebruary 5, 2021
Mainer charged in Capitol riot case was known for racist beliefs, denial of election results
Kyle Fitzsimons of Lebanon, who is charged with assault on a federal officer and other crimes, appeared in federal court Friday.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2021
Sun Journal joins federal lawsuit as Maine newspapers sue over delay in access to civil complaints
The federal lawsuit challenges a rule allowing digital civil court filings to remain secret for weeks or even months after they are filed.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2021
Cumberland County settles lawsuit over alleged assault on inmate
The former inmate received $41,000 as part of the settlement, the county confirmed this week.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2021
USM report explores plight of children of people in Maine prisons
The study’s authors hope the findings will result in policy changes to better support families impacted by the criminal justice system.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2021
Federal judge considers prominent Maine doctor’s allegations of bias, retaliation
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli says he was terminated after raising objections about the treatment of long-term care residents.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2021
Corrections officers begin getting vaccine, and advocates say inmates should as well
The congregate setting puts incarcerated people at high risk and correctional facilities across the country have been hotspots for COVID-19 outbreaks, including Maine’s two largest at a single site.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2021
Maine courts begin posting records online, but fees are seen as barrier to access
Right now, the public must pay $1 per page just to view a document online, a cost that can quickly add up for a lengthy filing.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2021
Judge says he’ll rule soon on Portland hazard pay challenge but expects an appeal
No matter the ruling, the case will likely go to the state’s top court for a final decision.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2021
Federal appeals court upholds Maine’s quarantine requirements for out-of-staters
The owners of two campgrounds and two restaurants sued the state last spring over a 14-day quarantine rule for out-of-state visitors.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2021
Thousands lose power as blustery storm moves through Maine
The National Weather Service also received a small number of reports about flooding, including at Camp Ellis in Saco and on Marginal Way in Portland.
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