The council gave preliminary approval to changes to beach fees and policies at its meeting on Feb. 5 but indicated they’d like to do more to increase residents’ ability to access town-operated beaches – potentially for free.
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 writer, Scarborough artist collaborate on series of children’s books
Joe Welsch, owner of a child care in South Portland, and artist Anita Smith of Scarborough plan to create a series of children’s books.
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Scarborough Community Services offers free chair yoga
The Scarborough Community Services Department provides free chair yoga at the Hub at 418 Payne Road on Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Anne Esguerra, an IAYT-certified yoga therapist, hosts the weekly in-person chair yoga sessions. She offers a practice that leans into the curiosity of self-study filled with avenues of accessibility, permission and exploration. […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough receives upgrade to bond rating
The town of Scarborough recently received an upgrade to its bond rating from Moody’s Rating. The upgrade may result in lower interest payments for projects that require borrowing, such as the upcoming school project which is expected to be on the November 2025 ballot. “This is tremendous news and demonstrates very solid financial performance,” Town […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
Paint for Preservation 2025 artist applications due Feb. 21
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is accepting artist submissions for Paint for Preservation 2025, the organization’s 18th annual juried auction. The land trust is seeking plein air artists working in all mediums and from all areas to apply to participate in the event by Friday, Feb. 21. Those interested can submit three images of recent, […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough school building committee receives cost estimates, eliminates two options
Cost estimates provided by Harriman Architects for seven options to alleviate overcrowding range from $119 million to $162 million, but most come with ways to reduce those burdens.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough to replace, install new lifesaving devices
The goal is to ensure the automated external defibrillators are in good condition and that a person can get to one anywhere in a public setting within three to five minutes of someone suffering cardiac arrest or collapsing.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth’s longtime town clerk to retire this summer, leaving a lasting legacy
Debra Lane will retire this summer after 39 years working for the town.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland Food Cupboard looks to boost donations amidst mounting demand
The organization is looking to raise funds to reach a $5,000 matching challenge grant, and preparing for the upcoming Battle of the Neighborhoods Feb. 14-March 17.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough council passes long-debated wetland setbacks
The 5-2 vote caps off an 18-month effort to draft and enact the ordinance and two months of public debate among residents, developers and councilors.