The initial witness to testify against Ronald Paquin says the sexual contact occurred in the 1980s at multiple locations, including a motel and campground in Kennebunkport.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Massachusetts manufacturer wants to build new plant in Gorham
Harvey Performance Co., which makes precision tools, plans a building on Narrangansett Street with parking for 170.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Commercial fishing vessel in distress gets help off midcoast
The Coast Guard and Maine Marine Patrol escort the boat to Tenants Harbor after it started taking on water.
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Thanksgiving serves up record-low temperature in Portland, but hardy runners aren’t fazed
As many as 1,500 sign up for the annual 4-Miler downtown despite a low of 6 degrees.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Twenty years later, hungry eaters still flock to Saco church meal where ‘they treat you like family’
Most Holy Trinity Church prepares 52 turkeys for the free annual event.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Advocacy group sues state for records of youths’ suicide attempts at Long Creek
Disability Rights Maine says it received reports of 5 attempted suicides between March and July at the juvenile detention center in South Portland and has been seeking records from the state, with little success.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Mainers turn out in higher-than-usual numbers for historic election
Voters will choose a new governor and legislators, as well as answering 5 statewide ballot questions and weighing in on the balance of power in Congress.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Local & State, News
Whistle-blowers could get part of $3.2 million pollution fine against German shipping company
The owner of a cargo ship that frequents Portland Harbor pleads guilty to covering up illegal discharges of oily water, and the court-approved deal allows whistle-blowing crew members to seek some of the fine.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Threats made online are ‘contact,’ Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules
A precedent-setting decision gives prosecutors more leeway in protection from abuse cases. Still, many gray areas persist.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News
New citizens take the oath in Maine as U.S. debates immigration
The midterm elections will shape an uncertain path forward for the United States, but the message was clear on Friday in Buxton: ‘You are Americans.’