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Megan Gray

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 29, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Megan Gray

    In Greenville, proposed change to moose hunting causes divide (opens the original)

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    Maine is considering adding another week of moose hunting near Moosehead Lake during peak fall foliage, which has ignited a debate about how to share access to the iconic animal. People have long visited that area in search of its namesake, whether with a rifle or a camera. The local chamber of commerce used to say in promotional materials that moose outnumbered people 3-to-1. Now, the region is testing the balance between a long hunting tradition and a growing emphasis on fall tourism. “When yo

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Megan Gray

    How to start mountain biking in Maine (opens the original)

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    In 2017, Valerie Levanos moved to Maine and bought a mountain bike. She took it for one ride, got nervous about the rocky terrain and put the bike in storage for two years. Today, Levanos is the president of the Carrabasset Valley chapter of the New England Mountain Biking Association. Since her bike stopped gathering dust in 2019, she has become passionate about helping new riders get into the sport and overcome the hurdles that kept her off the trail at first. “I want everybody to know that th

  3. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Megan Gray

    Acadia National Park citizen panel meets for the first time in a year (opens the original)

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    A citizen advisory panel for Acadia National Park met Monday for the first time after a yearlong hiatus created by an apparent administrative backlog at the national level. The Acadia Advisory Commission did not discuss recent news reports about a major restructuring planned at the National Park Service or policy changes that have slowed communications between park staff and the public. Earlier this month, DC-based outlet The Washington Sun, recently known as NOTUS, reported that the Trump admin

  4. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Megan Gray

    Maine trail builders see grants as a path to growth (opens the original)

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    When Jedediah Talbot started his business as a professional trail builder in Maine in 2004, he had a hard time finding work in the state. For five years, he mostly got jobs in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. “It was an uphill battle for a long time,” Talbot said. “It’s a viable industry now.” Much has changed over two decades, but a major factor in recent years is the Maine Trails Program. In 2024, voters approved a historic $30 million bond for trails. The state awarded $7.5 million in grants

  5. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Megan Gray

    Here are 8 of the projects that received trail grants in Maine last year (opens the original)

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    Some of the first projects paid for with a historic $30 million bond for trail infrastructure in Maine are nearing completion. In 2025, the Maine Trails Program granted $7.5 million to 44 organizations across a wide range of uses in outdoor recreation. The awards were between $25,000 and $250,000, and each recipient made a 10% cash or in-kind match. “There’s good buzz and momentum around trails in the state right now,” said Steve Kasacek, director of trail development at the Outdoor Sport Instit

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