As development picks up again after a pause, critics are unhappy with the pace and limited scope of changes to growth controls.
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 churches discuss becoming sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants
A nationwide movement that’s gathered steam since Trump’s election stirs interest here.
Board member quits over SAD 6 superintendent search
Phil Pomerleau quits after criticizing a search process that generated just one applicant.
Longtime Gorham town manager plans retirement
David Cole has been a town manager for 40 years, the last 23 years in Gorham.
Maine woman faces blindness with a sense of determination
At an Iris Network program for people with vision impairment, Julie Voisine reclaims activities she once thought she would lose completely as she loses her sight.
Windham man’s toast with Jesus’ face now listed on eBay for $25,000
The toast, prepared with butter and cinnamon, is being preserved in George Maley’s freezer.
Westbrook adopts a resolution in support of refugees, immigrants
It joins other Maine communities that make public shows of support for their most recent residents.
Just weeks after arriving in Maine, Iraqi woman tells her story in nation’s capital
President Trump’s travel ban initially prevented Banah Al-Hanfy, a college student whose father worked for the U.S. government, from joining her family here.
Pingree invites Iraqi woman stranded by immigrant ban to attend Trump address
Banah Al-Hanfy will be one of a number of immigrants in the audience Tuesday night as guests of members of Congress.
Flare reports prompt Coast Guard searches in Maine, New Hampshire
One sighting was from Union Wharf in Portland, the other from Rye Beach, but response boats turned up nothing.