A trooper confiscates 60 grams of cocaine and $2,200 in cash.
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 inLocal & State, News
Blaze destroys South Portland garage; firefighter hurt in fall on ice
The fire, which did not spread to the house, is under control within a half-hour.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Portland’s Polar Express thriving despite uncertain future
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad move is delayed, but still planned, after hitting fundraising frost heave.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, That Moment
‘We were called to do this,’ Portland toddler’s parents say on adoption day
When the Maynards met Alden, he was anxious and couldn’t focus. Two years later, the 3-year-old is in a courtroom, calm and entranced by balloons, as his new parents vow ‘to be everything for him.’
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Mainers flock to stores 2 days before Christmas
Despite freezing rain and icy conditions, they hit the roads to do last-minute shopping.
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Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on turnpike in Kittery
The big rig slid trying to avoid a car that spun out, police say.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Portland council impasse could delay work on numerous initiatives
Council committees remain vacant after councilors vote down Mayor Ethan Strimling’s proposal to appoint himself chairman of the budget committee, rekindling tension over the mayor’s role.
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Portland councilors reject mayor’s bid to lead Finance Committee
Ethan Strimling said he wanted to give the popularly elected mayor more influence over the budget process.
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Portland council puts freeze on Munjoy Hill demolitions
After hearing conflicting viewpoints for more than 2 hours Monday night, councilors enact a moratorium of 6 months on building demolitions and 65 days for site plan applications.
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Council vote on Portland pesticide ordinance is delayed
Several who testified on the proposal Monday said a half-dozen changes proposed by the city staff would weaken it.