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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PublishedOctober 8, 2024
PortTIX moves box office to Congress Street
Formerly located in the lobby of Merrill Auditorium, the local ticket vendor now has its own storefront.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2024
Double your ‘buy local’ ambitions: Pick up Little Brother freezer dumplings from Rosemont Market
Don’t forget to grab a jar of chili crisp from Little Brother Chinese Food to go with their jiaozi; both are on the shelves at Rosemont and other local groceries.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2024
‘Trauma and heartache’: Mainers reflect on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack in Israel
Mainers with Jewish and Palestinian ties say they are feeling despair and anger after violence in the Middle East intensified in recent weeks.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2024
Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen on seeing and hearing his words performed
Before a reading in Portland, the author of ‘The Sympathizer’ spoke about the experience of having his work turned into a miniseries and audiobooks.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2024
The Portland Symphony Orchestra is turning 100. It wanted Yo-Yo Ma.
The renowned cellist and cultural icon will perform at a concert Oct. 10 that drove up subscriptions and sold out immediately. The orchestra’s leaders hope its impact is lasting.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2024
Meet Caleb Hoffman, a rising star in the world of Wabanaki basketry
The son of basketmaker Theresa Secord, Hoffman recently won best in show at the Santa Fe Indian Market.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2024
At a pivotal time for the Maine Arts Commission, new leader offers promise
The agency’s new executive director started her job in August with 30-plus years of experience at the intersection of arts and government.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2024
Lack of state funding, affordable housing top of mind at Portland arts summit
Here are 4 takeaways from the Creative Portland Arts and Culture Summit on Tuesday.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2024
Maine Lit Fest kicks off with events from Portland to Presque Isle
This year’s festival, featuring events from Portland to Presque Isle, has a wider geographic reach than the inaugural event in 2022.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2024
My Perfect Day: Maine lobster marketer fills up on her favorite crustacean
How Marianne LaCroix, executive director of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, would make the most of Maine Lobster Week, running through Sunday.
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