The city is purchasing 25,000 masks to distribute to businesses.
Drew Johnson
Staff Writer
Drew is the night reporter for the Portland Press Herald. He previously covered South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth for the Sentry, Leader and Southern Forecaster. Though he is from Massachusetts, Drew grew up going to his family’s lake house in Denmark, Maine, learning to snow ski at Pleasant Mountain and water ski on Moose Pond. While he started as a “Vacationlander”, Drew adopted “the way life should be” motto and moved to Portland in 2021.
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Number of homeless students in South Portland increases tenfold in two years
The superintendent discusses that challenge and others the district faces in his annual report to the school board.
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Library launches ‘Let’s Talk Scarborough’ series
The Scarborough Public Library will be hold its first “Let’s Talk Scarborough” event at 4 p.m. Feb. 1 via Zoom. An interview with new Scarborough Police Chief Mark Holmquist will kick off the series, which is intended to offer opportunities for residents to hear from and ask questions of town officials. After the interview Tuesday, […]
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No takers to conduct Cape Elizabeth affordable housing study
Cape Elizabeth’s search for a contractor to conduct its affordable housing study has been fruitless so far. A Town Council workshop scheduled for Feb. 7 will help determine the next course of action, according to Town Manager Matthew Sturgis. The council had hoped for the study to be completed before the November election, which will […]
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South Portland to enact mask mandate
The mandate, which will apply to all public buildings in the city, likely will be in effect as early as Friday.
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So. Portland distributing $6.9M in grants to local organizations
South Portland organizations that are addressing the impacts of COVID-19 can learn how to apply for a share of $6.9 million in grant money at a meeting scheduled for Jan. 26. The funds are part of a $10.5 million federal grant awarded to the city through the American Rescue Plan Act. During the first distribution […]
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New South Portland chief sees same challenges ahead as he leaves behind
Daniel Ahern says he has experience with many of the issues facing the South Portland Police Department, including homelessness, substance misuse, and staffing struggles.
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Operation HOPE extends shutdown amid omicron surge
After ceasing operations Dec. 16, the plan to resume the program on Jan. 14 has been postponed.
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Volunteers sought to help shovel out SoPo seniors
Age Friendly South Portland is looking for volunteers who are willing to shovel walkways for their senior neighbors and is offering free buckets of sand to ensure those walkways are safe. To sign up to be a snow-shoveling volunteer, fill out the form at forms.gle/Cr3TWj87o7t1vnFk7. Seniors age 65 or older, or residents of any age […]
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Upcoming WinterFest South Portland puts focus on community
The events will be held Jan. 29 at Mill Creek Park followed by fireworks at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.