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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.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland’s District 4 council candidates vow to address tax increases, housing shortage
Incumbent Steven Riley and challenger Jessica Walker both say property taxes and the housing shortage are top priorities.
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Posted inScarborough Leader
Police cameras, new fire truck among referendums on Scarborough ballot
If approved by voters, the two public safety-related bonds combined would cost taxpayers up to nearly $2 million.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Easing tax burden among South Portland District 3 council candidates’ priorities
Incumbent Mayor Misha Pride is being challenged by city of Portland employee Rob Kierstead for the District 3 seat.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland School Board candidates say student mental health a major concern
Incumbent Rosemarie De Angelis faces challenger Georgette Stone for the District 3 seat. Both say mental health is a top concern.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Spooky and speedy: Scarborough High to host ‘Boo Bash’ 5K run
In addition to medals for fastest times, participants will receive awards for best costumes – including pets.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Developers at The Downs seek greater cooperation with Scarborough
At an annual project update, the developers expressed a desire to work together on applying for grant funding and permits to allow temporary amenities.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland set to merge city bus service into Metro
The merger, approved by the City Council Tuesday, would take effect Dec. 29 and is expected to save the city $1 million over the next five years.