The Portland Opportunity Crew was deemed a success in its first year but would have run out of money this month without the $13,000 in contributions.
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
Portland council approves tax breaks for senior and low-income housing projects
The projects, which are contingent on additional subsidies, will add more than 270 apartments in Portland if they are built.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News
Council schedules hearing for plan to let non-citizens vote in Portland elections
The proposal, which would require a citywide vote to amend the City Charter, is on the agenda for discussion Aug. 13.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Pushing ‘relentless’ crackdown, Sessions says law enforcement role critical in combating opioid crisis
The attorney general meets with law enforcement officials at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland, as a crowd of 150 outside protests Trump administration policies, especially on immigration.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Destructive ‘downburst’ made its impact obvious – downed trees, wrecked boats, lost power
Tuesday’s fierce storm left a narrow path strewn with debris, including an estimated $100,000 in damaged equipment at the Portland Community Rowing Association.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire destroys 2 buildings, damages 7 at Fryeburg Fairgrounds
No injuries to people or animals are reported, as investigators try to determine the cause.
Posted inLocal & State
Thunderstorm downs trees, knocks out power for thousands, mostly in Portland
The storm brings wind gusts of up to 60 mph, as well as hail in some areas.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bridgton reopens town beach after lake water passes contamination test
But water from the public bathroom sinks fail the test as officials work to identify what caused illness last week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Death of loon angers opponents of boat races on lake in Standish
A homeowner found the dead loon on May 20, during the weekend of the hydroplane boat races.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Low enrollment leads Maine Girls’ Academy to ‘difficult and sad decision’ to close
The closure of Maine’s only all-girls private school stuns students, parents and alumnae.