The Maine Turnpike Authority estimates over a million drivers will be on the highways between Friday and Monday.
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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Scarborough entering next phase in push for school project
A new School Building Advisory Committee will be appointed to whittle recommendations down to one plan.
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South Portland revaluation prompts outcry
The majority of residents’ property taxes will be going up with the projected revaluation.
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33-unit senior housing development proposed in Cape Elizabeth town center
The development would require zoning amendments and the council voted unanimously to send the matter to the Planning Board for review.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth to analyze parking near Cliff House Beach
Local residents have had long-standing traffic and safety concerns in the area while some beachgoers have argued parking restrictions would limit public access to the beach.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Council sends only one school bond to Cape Elizabeth voters
The Town Council voted unanimously to send a $94.7 million bond to voters in November and voted 4-3 to reject sending the chairman’s $42 million alternative.
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Race to benefit South Portland Food Cupboard’s growing demand
The race takes place Aug. 24 at the St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough.
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South Portland council favors consolidating city services at Mahoney
A majority of councilors favor consolidation of city departments at the building. The council will vote officially at its Sept. 3 meeting.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough’s new superintendent ready for the challenges ahead
Diane Nadeau said finding a long-term solution to the district’s overcrowded schools and keeping up with the changing needs of students are among her top priorities.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland to rename municipal services building in honor of Russ Lunt
“I think it is a unique circumstance that we may never see again,” Mayor Misha Pride said. “There is just no replacing or succeeding a Russ Lunt.”