Megan Gray
Portland Press Herald
Portland, ME, United States
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Maine unemployment fell below 3% in January
At the same time, the number of jobs in the state rose to an all-time high of 648,000. → Read More
Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L.Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim
The Freeport-based retailer is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging the company falsely promoted some of its foul-weather footwear. → Read More
Naples man dies in early morning fire
Jonathan Cabral, 43, lived alone at the home on East Shore Beach Road. → Read More
Mills unveils steps to expand opioid treatment, protect children
The governor announced the initiatives during a speech in which she also urged lawmakers to support her proposed two-year state budget. → Read More
Longtime menswear retailer leaves a stylish legacy in Portland
David Wood Clothiers helped transform the Old Port into a shopping destination, and now the store's founder – actually named David Hodgkins – has retired. → Read More
Review of police shootings highlights continued problems with ‘yellow flag’ law
Maine's Deadly Force Review Panel published its annual report after reviewing 20 officer-involved shootings in the state since 2019. → Read More
No yolk: Avian flu forces Mainers to count their chickens carefully
The avian flu has driven egg prices up and supplies down, affecting local Maine farms, stores, restaurants and egg lovers in different ways. → Read More
Inside the National Weather Service in Gray: webcams, balloons and artful patience
The office of 15 meteorologists gathers data and makes forecasts that inform countless decisions by Mainers, businesses and even other weather forecasters. → Read More
State transportation plan covers a lot of ground
Projects to be tackled included closing a gap in the Eastern Trail and replacing an aging ferry to Isleboro with a new hybrid-electric one. → Read More
Grants will bring high-speed internet to 16,000 homes and businesses in rural Maine
Brookton and 10 surrounding communities will get high-speed broadband through an $8.1 million grant announced by the Maine Connectivity Authority this week. → Read More
Home prices increased in 2022, but overall sales fell
The statewide median sales price for homes sold last month was $330,000, an 8.9% increase over the price in November 2021. → Read More
Evictions in Maine shot up during 2022, with filings growing 27%
New eviction filings neared levels not seen since the start of the pandemic, and the problem may become a focus of the Legislature's new session. → Read More
Maine’s agriculture harvest grew in size last year, while national production fell
New USDA data also show that 2022 was another strong year for Maine potato production, with 1.81 billion pounds harvested. → Read More
Sixty years later, King’s ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ resonates in Maine
The letter is being read publicly Monday in an online remembrance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some of the readers shared their thoughts about participating, and what the letter means. → Read More
Caution, drivers: Portland-area study looks to pinpoint danger zones
Vision Zero is gathering public input to reduce traffic fatalities and serious crash injuries. So far, 18 communities are participating in the regional effort. → Read More
Caution, drivers: Portland-area study looks to pinpoint danger zones
Vision Zero is gathering public input to reduce traffic fatalities and serious crash injuries. So far, 18 communities are participating in the regional effort. → Read More
Traffic deaths in Maine hit highest number in 15 years
The preliminary number of highway deaths stood at 177 on Wednesday, making it the worst year since 2007, when 183 were killed on Maine roads. → Read More
Maine judge seeks to have sexual harassment lawsuit against him dismissed
The lawsuit was filed by a prosecutor and a drug treatment counselor who accused Penobscot County District Court Judge Charles Budd of harassing them at a conference in July. → Read More
A big day, a small budget – but no Elvises at this Kittery wedding chapel
The average cost of a wedding in Maine is more than $29,000, but a new wedding chapel in the Kittery Outlets caters to couples who are looking for a deal. → Read More
Maine bankruptcy filings now on track to hit lowest level in decades
A predicted surge during the pandemic has not materialized, but some experts also warn bankruptcies could be on their way up again. → Read More