The teenager was carrying magazines for an airsoft rifle, police said.
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.
Owner of West Gardiner construction company dies from injuries suffered in roof collapse in Naples
Shane Malloy, 44, was one of 2 workers who were trapped under a shed roof at Captain Jack’s Restaurant and Naples Marina on Tuesday when it collapsed while being elevated onto supports after being assembled on the ground.
A heartbroken community tries to push forward through loss
Kari Morissette, executive director of the Church of Safe Injection, died last month at 33. She was a powerhouse advocate for those who use drugs and helping others in need gave her purpose.
Savoring the sweet spot before the summer tourist season
Moan if you will, like it or not, we all know that the arrival of tourists is necessary for Maine. But now’s the time to hit those downtown hot spots and those favorite seasonal places before they get too crowded to visit.
Three people shot, including a young child, in Wells
One person is in custody, and Maine State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred Saturday afternoon in the York County town.
Catholic bishop criticizes bill that would have guaranteed abortion access
The Senate blocked the bill, called the Women’s Health Protection Act, in a nearly party-line vote last week.
Inmate dies 4 months after alleged assault at Windham prison
Earlier this year, investigators told Renaldo Jones’ family that he had been attacked by his cellmate, but state officials have refused to answer questions about the circumstances of his death.
To help those in crisis, new center in Portland turns to people who’ve faced one
Only half the staff at Living Room Crisis Center are clinicians, like nurses. The rest are peer support specialists, whose life experiences are their credentials.
Juvenile charged with murder after shooting death in Waldo County
The Maine State Police have provided little information about the fatal shooting in Brooks.
Maine publishes standards meant to curb vulgar vanity plates
What will the Urban Dictionary say about your license plate? The state is about to find out.