Drew Johnson

The Forecaster

Drew is a reporter for The 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 Shawnee Peak and water ski on Moose Pond. While he started as a “Vacationlander”, Drew has adopted “the way life should be” motto and moved to Portland in September of 2021. Past writing experience includes Wicked Local and The Hockey Writers.

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Published
August 9, 2023

Scarborough library plans retirement party for Crowell

Scarborough Public Library is planning a retirement party for 45-year Director Nancy Crowell and has also launched Nancy’s Generator Fund in her honor. The party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the library and include a buffet catered by Black Betty’s Bistro, live music and tributes. Tickets are $50 […]
Published
August 9, 2023

Back-to-school supply drive in Scarborough

Project GRACE is collecting new school supplies for children in need this month as the new school year approaches. A Back to School Packs & Supplies Drive will be held at Scarborough Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14. Donations also can be dropped off anytime inside the library before the […]
Published
August 9, 2023

Scarborough’s Summerfest celebrates in-person connection

The Aug. 18 event features country band 12/OC, fireworks, food and fun for all.
Published
August 9, 2023

Red Cross blood drives in Scarborough, South Portland

The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Scarborough and South Portland this month. The drives are scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough; and from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
Published
August 9, 2023

Former district attorney running for Cape Elizabeth Town Council

Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson has filed nomination papers to run for the Cape Elizbeth Town Council in the Nov. 7 election. Two council seats will be on the November ballot. No other candidates had filed to run as of Wednesday. The seats up for election are now held by first-term Councilors Nicole […]
Published
August 1, 2023

Eastern Trail Alliance one easement away from work to close 1.6-mile gap

A railroad must provide access rights so the alliance can build a bridge over tracks in Scarborough and connect the trail between Scarborough and South Portland.
Published
July 27, 2023

Cape Elizabeth set to survey residents on school project

The School Building Advisory Committee seeks feedback on how to move forward in the wake of last year’s defeat of a new school.
Published
July 27, 2023

In Cape Elizabeth, climate change as seen though students’ lenses

Cape Elizabeth student photographers’ work for “My Climate Future” will be the basis of a documentary.
Published
July 27, 2023

Council, school board seats up for grabs this fall in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth

South Portland City Councilor Linda Cohen is ending her term early because she is moving out of the district she was elected to represent.
Published
July 26, 2023

City of South Portland piloting four-day work week

South Portland will begin piloting a four-day work week beginning Aug. 7. The new hours for City Hall will be 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. The assessing building on Thomas Street will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. […]