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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.

‘Magic of Christmas’ is a tradition for those onstage, too

by Megan Gray December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

Some members of the chorus and orchestra having been performing in the Christmastime concert at Merrill Auditorium for more than 40 years.

Arts & Entertainment

Mount Desert Island painter’s flight-themed works have taken off for Smithsonian

by Megan Gray December 10, 2023December 14, 2023

The National Air and Space Museum has acquired 3 paintings by Ben Lincoln.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

For Rwandan artist who lost his hands in an attack, painting leads to healing and hope

by Megan Gray December 9, 2023December 14, 2023

Frederick Ndabaramiye moved to Portland this year, and Maine galleries have embraced him and his artwork.

Feature Obituary, Local & State

William David Barry, historian and writer, dies at 77

by Megan Gray December 2, 2023December 2, 2023

Barry worked for years as a research librarian at the Maine Historical Society, wrote and contributed to books about Maine history, and penned hundreds of book reviews in the Maine Sunday Telegram.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Biddeford woman charged in shooting at Saco house where murder suspect was arrested

by Megan Gray December 1, 2023December 2, 2023

Ariana Tito, of Biddeford, is charged with attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault. She was arrested in New York.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Police investigate shooting in downtown Sanford

by Megan Gray December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Police say that a man who witnesses said been walking in the roadway, yelling at vehicles and carrying a knife, was shot in a confrontation with a food truck owner.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News

Portland Museum of Art continues push to demolish historic Free Street building

by Megan Gray November 28, 2023November 30, 2023

The winning design to expand the museum would require razing the former home of the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine for new construction 3 times its size.