The council sees the need for energy efficiency, but worries about potential costs to build, renovate, or add on to homes.
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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SoPo pot store gets medical license despite ‘racist’ image backlash
The Pot Stop will sell medical marijuana. One of the products that may be sold there is branded with stereotypical caricatures of people of color.
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So. Portland seeking proposals for broadband network
The city of South Portland is looking for proposals to develop a community-wide, open-access broadband network. The hope is to deliver high-speed internet to all city residents, which was in demand even prior to the pandemic, according to a press release from the city. “The last two years have made it clear that it is […]
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Pandemic causing rise in demand for South Portland food pantry
The Food Cupboard has seen a 60-65% increase in recipients.
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Scarborough, public works union reach long-awaited agreement
The town and union came to terms after 18 months of negotiations and a picket at town hall.
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Scarborough police chief ready for proactive role
Mark Holmquist’s human qualities make him the right man for a challenging job, the town manager and deputy chief say.
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Scarborough firefighter’s blood drive to honor niece comes amid severe shortage
The American Red Cross of Northern New England is operating with less than a half-day supply on hand.
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Developers: Scarborough town center hinges on building cap exemption
A proposed exemption from the growth ordinance would apply to 90 acres of The Downs, but the town council says the developers are lacking details for their plans.
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South Portland renewing push for harbor dredging
The buildup of sediment in Portland Harbor is impacting South Portland businesses, industries and recreational boaters, but a bid for federal funding has now been rejected twice.
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Cape Elizabeth council sets town vote on zoning repeal for November
The issue deserves the bigger voter turnout that comes with a general election, proponents of the Nov. 8 date say.