Michael Sanphy is sworn in as mayor, and two other longtime public servants, Ann Peoples and Lynda Adams, take the oath of office as councilors.
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
Unions welcome sale of FairPoint in $1.5 billion merger deal
The company that has endured a strike, bankruptcy, layoffs and service problems since it arrived in New England in 2007 is being sold to an Illinois company.
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Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Animal Refuge League in Westbrook opens shelter with lots of room to roam
Along with more space for each animal, the new shelter brings all operations under one roof, including a surgical center, isolation rooms for sick animals and outdoor play areas.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Spirit of volunteering lives on with toy fund
The Portland Press Herald Toy Fund in the Spirit of Bruce Roberts is now in its 67th year.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Autopsy of Westbrook woman shows ‘no foul play,’ police say
The body of 42-year-old Michelle Minor was found in her apartment Sunday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sappi dam settlement renews hope for recreational hub in Westbrook
Some envision recreation on the river fueling downtown growth, while others say more parking and lower taxes will feed more business.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Black Friday deals draw Maine shoppers by the thousands
Buyers get an early start to take advantage of sales, while retailers report brisk business and new tactics to compete with online sellers.
Posted inLocal & State
Press Herald Toy Fund aims to provide gifts to 3,500 children this year
Holiday gift program has been active for 67 years.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Brunswick schools agree to pay $125,000 to settle bullying lawsuit
The district also is required to adopt stronger anti-bullying policies for Brunswick Junior High School as part of the agreement with a former student.