Strapping two boards to your feet and barreling down a mountain may seem crazy to some, but for skiers like me? Well, it’s the greatest thrill there is. While born and raised in Massachusetts, I grew up skiing in Maine. If you ask anyone for a suggestion of a Maine ski mountain to check out, […]
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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South Portland hires Massachusetts man to lead police force
Daniel Ahern, the deputy police chief in Chelmsford, Massachusets, will start work in South Portland Feb. 1.
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New South Portland leash law adds fuel to dog debate
While some residents are happy with the on-leash restrictions, many dog owners believe they are causing more problems at Willard Beach and are unnecessary at Hinckley Park.
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Cape Elizabeth ice arena group moving closer to goal
The Cape Community Arena Group tells the Town Council it has a potential donor to fund the $5 million project.
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Omicron, holiday transmission cause COVID spike at area schools
Scarborough High School closes for a week and schools in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth battle with their own case surges.
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Survey: Scarborough residents happy with town, worried about growth
Scarborough rates 14% above the national average in satisfaction of town services, but over 73% of respondents said the town’s pace of growth is concerning.
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Plans revised for proposed Cape Elizabeth condo project
The new design for Carr Woods, an 18-unit condominium complex, will increase the amount of open space while reducing the impact on wetlands.
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Staffing biggest challenge for Scarborough’s new fire chief
Rich Kindelan takes over Friday for retiring Chief Michael Thurlow.
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Scarborough Library holds first of three Camden Conference Community Events Jan. 11
The Scarborough Public Library is holding a series of Camden Conference Community Events, which will kick off on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. with a virtual talk, “Brexit at 5 – How is it Going?” by the vice president of the World Affairs Council of Maine. The three events being held by the library are in […]
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Short-term rental permits expiring in Cape
Permits to operate short-term rentals in Cape Elizabeth are set to expire Jan. 1. Residents who plan to rent out property for short periods in 2022 must submit an application online or at Town Hall, along with a fee of $500. The town advises against advertising or operating a short-term rental prior to obtaining a […]