The Scarborough Land Trust will host a native plant sale on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to Noon at Broadturn Farm. The land trust’s conserved property at 388 Broadturn Road will also host presentations, plant experts and a guided nature walk. Native plants for sale include trees, shrubs, ferns and wildflowers. Pre-orders are available […]
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 Housing Authority names new director of resident services
Nicole Linscott will succeed Phillip Smith, who served in the role from 2016 until his passing this year and is revered by colleagues for his impact on the South Portland community.
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Quacking the case: Cape Elizabeth police rescue family of ducklings
Eight ducklings were rescued from a storm drain in “an unusual, but warranted call,” the town stated.
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Scarborough council candidates weigh in on priorities, growth and more
Lawrence Cain, Donald Scott Gondzar and Crescencia Maurer are running to fill the seat to be vacated by Donald Cushing.
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South Portland Food Cupboard to host benefit concert
The South Portland Food Cupboard is holding its fifth annual Feeding Neighbors in Need benefit concert on Saturday, May 17, at Aura in Portland. The concert will feature performances from The Don Campbell Band, Julia Gagnon and the Andi Fawcett Duo. Tickets can be purchased in advance at southportlandfoodcupboard.org for $35. Tickets at the door […]
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Scarborough council halts proposed 96-unit housing development
Before denying the South Portland Housing Authority’s request for a contract zone on Wednesday, some town councilors criticized residents’ tones in their opposition to this project and others in town.
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South Portland seeks community input for climate resiliency project
Open houses on May 12 and 21 are geared toward getting residents up to speed on the project and gaining feedback before it is finalized.
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South Portland’s looming SpringFest is ever-growing
The gnome theme makes its return for a third year as South Portland gears up for a community celebration May 16-17.
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Scarborough adopts open space plan, unveils new barometer for conserved land
A display that tracks the town’s progress toward its goal of conserving 30% of land in town was revealed following the council’s adoption of the plan.
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Jane’s Walk tours unwind the fabric of Maine’s communities
On Saturday, over 50 free walking tours — part of a ‘global festival’ across 200 cities — highlighted the history of 29 municipalities in Maine.