Nonprofit leaders say they are following the recommendations from public health officials, while still trying to deliver essential aid to people across Maine.
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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State’s largest jail releases inmates to protect against virus spread
Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce said the jail population is down by roughly 50 people since last week.
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How you can help in your community during the pandemic
If you are healthy and able, here are some steps you can take to help your community during the coronavirus pandemic. First, stay at home and keep your distance. Social distancing and isolation can be unpleasant, inconvenient and even depressing. But following this recommendation and others from public health officials can make a real difference […]
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Cumberland County Jail inmate quarantined, tested for coronavirus
The man was being held on a probation violation for traffic offenses.
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Maine’s Catholic diocese suspends Masses
The announcement includes information about how to participate in Mass online via livestream, on TV or on the radio.
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Coming together in faith even as a virus pulls communities apart
Religious leaders in Greater Portland are finding ways to foster togetherness as the coronavirus pandemic forces them to limit or even cancel physical services.
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Courts cut back schedules, trials because of coronavirus
Jury trials and grand jury proceedings will be postponed in both state and federal courts through May 1.
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Lawmakers urged to repeal provision allowing secrecy in police use of surveillance tools
Two legislators introduced the measure after the Maine Sunday Telegram reported that state police are using a provision in Maine law to conceal whether they are using technologies capable of mass surveillance of citizens.
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Bowdoinham teenager sentenced to 27 years for killing his grandmother
Investigators believe Dominic Sylvester, 18, beat his grandmother to death with a stick or club in the mobile home they shared.
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Maine attorney general joins other states in comment on e-cigarette regulation
More than 2 dozen attorneys general have asked the Food and Drug Administration to strengthen its guidance on enforcement.