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.

Arts & Entertainment

Using clay sourced from Maine, these potters get their hands extra dirty

by Megan Gray April 16, 2023April 19, 2023

A small number of ceramic artists in Maine dig their own clay from the rich deposits across the state and use it to make their work.

Colby receives trove of art from late collector, including prints by influential painter

by Megan Gray April 14, 2023April 15, 2023

The gift of 184 works also includes photographs that represent the passions of the donor, Norma Marin, who died last year.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Paths converge to bring ‘Parable of the Sower’ opera to Maine

by Megan Gray April 14, 2023April 13, 2023

An opera based on Octavia E. Butler’s book will be presented Friday at Merrill Auditorium by Portland Ovations and Indigo Arts Alliance, the culmination of months of events centered on the story’s themes of climate change and social justice.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Temporary art coming to Western Prom in the form of ‘friendly monsters’

by Megan Gray April 10, 2023April 9, 2023

The installation of seven wooden benches carved to look like creatures is the latest project commissioned by the nonprofit TempoArt.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Portland Stage announces renovation plans, next season of shows

by Megan Gray April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Installing a new marquee is among the work that will be done to its Forest Avenue building before the season starts in the fall.

Arts & Entertainment

Change of art: John Bisbee puts down the nails and picks up a paintbrush

by Megan Gray April 2, 2023April 1, 2023

The first show of the next phase of his career is now on display in Portland.

Business, Local & State, News

At 103, Portland supply-store owner has never run low on tenacity

by Megan Gray March 26, 2023March 25, 2023

A straight-talking survivor, Sally Wigon took over her father’s Free Street office supply company more than seven decades ago. And she didn’t come all this way just to retire.