Megan Gray – Page 158 – The Portland Press Herald

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.

Local & State, News, Politics

Impact of legalizing pot hazy for business, law enforcement, caregivers

by Megan Gray November 12, 2016September 13, 2017

But one thing is clear: A huge new industry is sprouting up in Maine.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine voters legalize recreational use of marijuana by razor-thin margin

by Gillian Graham and Megan Gray November 10, 2016September 13, 2017

Supporters claim a win based on unofficial vote totals, but potential challenges remain, including a likely recount and resistance from Gov. LePage.

Local & State, News, Politics

Scarborough counts thousands of absentee ballots missed on Tuesday

by Megan Gray November 9, 2016November 10, 2016

The town discovered that it had excluded an estimated 2,700 absentee ballots from the vote totals it reported Tuesday night.

Local & State, News, Politics

Michael Sanphy wins four-way race for mayor in Westbrook

by Megan Gray November 9, 2016November 9, 2016

Voters also decide two contested City Council races and approve a $27 million bond to expand two local schools.

Local & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Grant for Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad fails

by Megan Gray November 8, 2016November 9, 2016

The proposal to give $500,000 to help the railroad relocate didn’t gain enough support from voters in Gray.

Local & State, News, Politics

Westbrook council approves moratorium on marijuana stores, social clubs

by Megan Gray November 7, 2016September 13, 2017

If Maine voters legalize pot at the ballot box, the city would impose a 180-day ban on recreational marijuana facilities to give it time to develop zoning or an outright ban for those uses.