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Megan Gray
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.
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For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.
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Executive director Carolyn Nishon will leave the Portland Symphony Orchestra
Nishon has worked at the orchestra for 17 years and been the executive director for 10.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
A new work builds on an old Acadian musical tradition
Jordan Guerette and Forêt Endormie will perform a new work in French at Space in Portland on Feb. 9.
Posted inThings to Do
What are the winning times at the National Toboggan Championships in Camden?
A key organizer answers five questions about the annual weekend race at the Snow Bowl.
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See 6 works of art that enlighten the darkest days of the year
From moonscapes to jars of colorful sand, these pieces can speak to the season.
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Maine artist designed shoes for the New England Patriots
Eamon White, a South Portland teacher, coach, graphic designer and shoe customizer, designed and hand-painted cleats and shoes for the Pats’ ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
My Perfect Day: Outgoing Bates museum director would take an ‘art break’
Dan Mills, who is retiring as director of the college art museum, walks us through an ideal work day.
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How Portland picks its holiday tree – and keeps it from falling over
Aesthetic and ecological impact are both factors when selecting the tree for Monument Square.
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Jamie Silvestri, Woolwich: Bringing kids ‘wholeness and health and healing’ through art
The founder of ArtVan has been bringing supplies to neighborhoods of kids for 20 years.