The council also repeals an ordinance requiring owners of large buildings to report their energy and water use to the city.
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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Longtime Scarborough first responder says luck is on her side with retirement
Cynthia Gorham, respected by colleagues for her selflessness and compassion with those she assisted, says everything is working out for her in retirement.
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Jordan’s Farm gets funding infusion to expand retail presence
The Cape Elizabeth family farm received $250,000 in federal funding last week.
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Broadway Bowl rolls into South Portland
Broadway Bowl opened Tuesday in South Portland with 10 lanes and a restaurant and bar.
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Public workshop next week on community center project in Scarborough
Scarborough Community Services will hold two meetings for residents and other stakeholders Thursday, Dec. 7, to gather input on a new community center. The workshops, from 2-3:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., are a chance for residents to share what activities they’d like at a community center to help determine the design, layout and size of […]
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South Portland’s annual tree lighting features two Rudolphs and more
Festivities will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Park.
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Two holiday events in Scarborough next week
Scarborough Community Services is providing some holiday fun next weekend, starting with gingerbread houses and ending with Santa. A gingerbread house decorating event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Community Services Hub. Attendees will be provided an easy-to-build house, icing and candy. There will be free refreshments, music and […]
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Age Friendly South Portland has winter offerings for seniors
Age Friendly South Portland is undertaking a number of initiatives this winter. SoPo Age Friendly Rides is a new program open to income-eligible seniors and adults with visual impairments. Participants can receive free rides for Portland-area visits to doctors and dentists and for eye exams and therapy sessions. To apply, call the South Portland General […]
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Climate action workshop scheduled in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth will host a Climate Action Plan workshop at the Thomas Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how climate change is impacting Cape Elizabeth directly and will be given the opportunity to discuss concerns, priorities and experiences. All those who live, work, go to school or […]
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Detour on South Portland Greenbelt Walkway
Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, a detour will be in place while a quarter-mile section of the South Portland Greenbelt Walkway is closed for construction at the Betsy Ross House. The detour near the eastern end the path is expected to remain in place until early 2025. The detour begins where the Greenbelt intersects with Preble […]