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.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Casco man sentenced for strangling partner

by Megan Gray August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

Scott Dingwell Jr. will serve 4 years in prison and participate in counseling as part of his suspended sentence.

Cookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes

‘Seriously Good Salads’ is way more than lettuce

by Megan Gray August 18, 2019August 18, 2019

These salads require more work than a bowl of greens and store-bought dressing, but the reward is also greater.

Local & State, News

Gray man killed in single-vehicle crash in Raymond

by Megan Gray August 6, 2019August 6, 2019

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Attorneys argue bail conditions for Maine roofing contractor charged with manslaughter

by Megan Gray August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

The state wants to force Shawn D. Purvis to get workers’ compensation coverage and submit weekly reports about his job sites, but the defense attorney says he should not be required to do so.

Local & State, News

Paws in Stripes program pairs pups with prisoners in Windham

by Megan Gray August 4, 2019December 20, 2019

Behind the walls of the Maine Correctional Center, inmates find solace and self-respect as they train puppies from the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Well-known Maine recovery advocate faces charges

by Megan Gray August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Jesse Harvey, the founder of Journey House Recovery and the Church of Safe Injection, is accused of assault, OUI and drug possession.

Local & State, News

Portland hires new social services administrator in wake of firing

by Megan Gray August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Aaron Geyer has worked for the city for 13 years, and he has been the interim in the position in recent months.

Local & State, News, Politics

Portland activists to submit signatures for 2 ballot questions on local election reform

by Megan Gray August 1, 2019

One initiative would create a municipally funded clean elections program and the other would extend ranked-choice voting to council and school board races.