Though she’s been cancer-free for over a year, Madison Charland continues to “put a face” to the need for blood donations with the 10th drive in her name being held on July 2.
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 officials dissect this year’s ‘chaotic’ budget process
Town councilors and school board members discuss ways to make the budget process smoother going forward.
Scarborough officer disarms patient at Maine Medical Center
Officer Eric Greenleaf successfully confronted a patient who had homemade weapons without having to go “hands-on.”
Music man: Accomplished South Portland band director inducted into Hall of Fame
Craig Skeffington is honored for his work at South Portland High School over the past 30 years and also for his work as a composer, arranger, trumpet player and more.
Compromise plan for Cape Elizabeth school project draws support
Some town councilors think the new $89.9 million proposal would be a hit with voters.
Willard Beach added to list of state’s impaired waters
The designation doesn’t mean the beach is unsafe for swimming, but it does make the city eligible for state grants to improve the water quality.
There’s a new nose on the Scarborough Police force
K9 Tucker has retired after a decade of service and his housemate, Cooper, has taken over his official duties.
Scarborough voters approve $56.1 million school budget
The combined budget is up 4.2% from this year’s and has a 1.5%, tax increase, before town-wide revaluation calculations.
Pock wins GOP primary for South Portland seat in House
Michael Pock will go up against Democrat Matthew Beck for South Portland’s House District 122 seat in November.
School budgets approved in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth
South Portland’s $69.4 million school budget brings taxes up 3.8%, and $35.4 million for Cape Elizabeth raises taxes 2.5%.