Police say a car operated by a South Portland man crossed the center line and hit 2 vehicles in succession.
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.
1 million-gallon sewage spill closes Portland’s East End beach and trail
The Portland Water District says the partially treated wastewater ended up in Casco Bay because a disinfection tank wasn’t put back online after being cleaned, and another was overwhelmed by high flows caused by overnight rains.
Portland offering $250 bounty for tips that lead to conviction of graffiti vandals
The reward for the public’s assistance is one of several steps the city is taking to discourage the defacing of property.
Barn destroyed in Bowdoinham fire
No people or animals were injured in the blaze Saturday afternoon on Millay Road, a dispatcher says.
House in Nobleboro destroyed after fire spreads from garage
A husband and wife were home at the time but were not injured, the fire chief says.
Steamboat Katahdin to be out of commission for at least a week after fire
The historic vessel, which provides tours of Moosehead Lake, had just started its cruise Friday when a small engine fire broke out.
Norovirus caused the illnesses that prompted Bridgton to close Woods Pond Beach
The Maine CDC says the highly contagious virus is what sickened 97 people this month after they visited the beach or came in contact with someone who did.
Crash on turnpike in Scarborough is causing delays
Police and rescue crews responded to a crash on the northbound side of I-95, and heavy delays are reported.
Trump administration extends temporary legal status for Somali immigrants
The decision was a surprise to some, given that such protection has been rescinded for immigrants from several other nations.
Lightning strike shuts down dairy production at Smiling Hill Farm
Equipment that monitors pasteurization could be offline for up to a week, and the Westbrook dairy farm might lose thousands of gallons of milk until repairs are made.