The message claimed to be from the ‘Department of Motor Vehicles,’ which doesn’t exist in Maine, and prompted recipients to provide payment information.
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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A group of South Portland residents are aiming to plant more trees in the city — and are already doing so
ReForest South Portland is a grassroots group of residents who are working to improve the city’s tree canopy through various initiatives, including a recent tree planting event.
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Scarborough High School’s track finally being replaced
The project, originally approved by voters in 2021, has seen significant delays. Work began on May 28.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
South Portland superintendent announces resignation
Tim Matheney, who joined the district in 2021 and will wrap up his duties on Dec. 5, cited differences with the school board, saying the members ‘should have the opportunity to identify a new leader who is more aligned with them.’
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, Schools and Education
Cape Elizabeth voters prepare for pivotal vote on $86.5 million school project
It is the third time Cape Elizabeth voters have been asked whether they approve of a hefty investment in the town’s schools in the past four years, with previous efforts failing at the polls in 2022 and 2024.
Posted inLocal & State
Scarborough road closed by town after failing culvert causes damage
The town is currently waiting on an engineer’s analysis of the damage to determine the cost of repairs.
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Cape Elizabeth voters to weigh in on town center zoning amendments
Voters will be asked June 10 whether to approve zoning amendments in the town center which would permit a proposed 33-unit senior housing development but would also apply to several other properties in the district.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine DEP issues air quality alert for Wednesday and Thursday
The department recommends that people along Maine’s coast consider limiting strenuous outdoor activities if they are susceptible to the effects of air pollution.
Posted inCommunity News
Student Submission: Weighing the benefits of rigorous workloads in advanced placement classes
Some of the benefits involved with taking AP classes are being able to gain college credit, preparing oneself for the rapid pace of college life and academics, and strengthening one’s college application and resume.
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Multiyear restoration of Portland Head Light complete
Upgrades, a fresh coat of paint and remedies to storm damage were among the projects conducted at the iconic lighthouse in recent years.