The University of Maine System handed out thousands of degrees in ceremonies in Orono, Augusta, Farmington, Fort Kent, Presque Isle, Portland and Machias.
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.
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Several injured when pinned between antique vehicle, float at Kennebunk May Day parade
Two adults have serious injuries to lower extremities from the incident, which officials say appears to be an accident.
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‘Northeaster,’ ‘Maine, A Love Story’ among finalists for Maine Literary Awards
The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Rockport on May 30.
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Meet the artists (and the egrets) coming to the Back Cove this summer
TempoArt, a nonprofit that funds temporary public art installations, selected Massachusetts artists Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein to build a sculpture at the Back Cove Trail and Park this summer.
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Portland musician Samuel James shares the Black American folk tradition any way he can
In addition to performing around the world, the singer, songwriter and storyteller has a column, a podcast and now a school program.
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A look at the ordinance that will determine if 142 Free St. can be torn down
Plus, the differences in how the Portland Museum of Art and preservationists are interpreting it.
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Portland Museum of Art hangs its future on fate of neighboring building
On May 6, the City Council will take up the question of whether the former Children’s Museum at 142 Free St. can be demolished. Working toward an ambitious expansion, the PMA hasn’t said what it will do if the structure can’t be torn down.
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Maine spelling bee champ’s perfect day includes french fries and exercise
Evan Trieu would play tennis, go rock climbing and get gelato during his ideal day.
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Coyote teeth, moss, clock gears: Find it all in this Bath artist’s studio
Kathy Brill, who makes mixed media assemblage under the name Kharris B, has her first ever solo exhibition in Freeport this month.
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Freediver Mandy Sumner’s perfect day has to have ocean views
The Sanford resident’s York County haunts include a Kennebunk bakery, Wells Harbor and Vinegar Hill Music Theatre.