Democrat Nadeen Daniels faces Republican Jim Hughes in the Nov. 8 election.
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
Portland area simmering with potential for food, beverage plants
The region ranks high in a study of prime locations for processors because of its lower labor costs and port access, which could have ‘tremendous value’ for the region.
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Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Even a newbie to Indian cooking can find success with ‘Mr. Todiwala’s Spice Box: 120 Recipes from Just Ten Spices’
The British chef and restaurateur marries the flavors of India and the West.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Westbrook says yes to Yes Brewing
The Planning Board approves the city’s second brewery and tasting room, which plans to open in the spring.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Westbrook council tables building moratorium
The six-month halt to issuing permits for projects of 10 units or more would need a unanimous vote to gain immediate passage.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Westbrook housing moratorium could block senior project
The City Council will take a first vote on the proposal Monday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two years after referendum, Gorham unveils new public safety complex
An expanded police and fire building was first talked about in 1999, but voters rejected it in 2013.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
New Mainers Alliance will encourage immigrants to vote
The group, with representatives from a variety of immigrant organizations, will educate newcomers about civic involvement.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Plan for construction of up to 14 condos makes waves on Peaks Island
A developer seeks a zoning change for a multi-unit building on Peaks, an area of mostly single homes, in a sign that Portland’s housing crunch may be spreading offshore.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine’s flu season is off to its earliest start in at least 10 years
The disease typically doesn’t appear in the state until October or later, but the Maine CDC is already reporting four cases.