To account for sea level rise and flood zone risk, the construction would be costly.
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.
Scarborough residents can help document sea level rise
The town of Scarborough and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute are hosting a Coastal Meetup and Community Science Event later this month to teach residents how to document local changes.
Local inventor’s bike camera enhances safety
A small camera is attached to the back of a bicycle and alerts cyclists to approaching cars.
Beach to Beacon challenging for Cape police, but fun, chief says
The Cape Elizabeth Police Department is prepared for the deluge of people the annual race brings: “We’ve been doing this for over 20 years now, so we have it down. The framework’s there,” Chief Paul Fenton says.
Book on Scarborough history back by popular demand
The Scarborough Historical Society has reprinted 1,000 copies of the comprehensive book on town history.
Two finalists chosen for Cape Elizabeth town manager’s job
South Portland Assistant City Manager Josh Reny and Saco Public Works Director Patrick Fox will meet with Cape Elizabeth residents Aug. 21.
Less costly, alternative proposal to fix Cape Elizabeth schools comes under fire at public hearing
The Town Council will vote Aug. 12 on what if any school bond issue will go on the November ballot.
Scarborough’s Summerfest right around the corner
Food, live music, ponies, the popular 5K and Kids Fun Run and more are on tap for the Aug. 16 family event.
Scarborough passes measures to address cannabis facility odor complaints
The Town Council gives police the authority to verify complaints and creates a licensing requirement for landlords who lease to cultivators.
Two opposing Cape Elizabeth school bond proposals set for hearing, vote on Monday
The school board stands behind its $89.9 million project and the Town Council chairman says his $42 million proposal is a contingency plan to cover immediate needs at the three schools.