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.

Family members sue Scarborough inn over woman’s fatal fall from cliff

by Drew Johnson October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

The sister and daughter of the Georgia woman are seeking $1 million from the owners of the Black Point Inn on Prouts Neck.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Fall Guide: Art, food and fun for all at Freeport Fall Festival

by Drew Johnson October 4, 2023September 29, 2023

One of Maine’s most popular autumn destinations is the Freeport Fall Festival and this year’s installment, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 6-8, will feature over 200 artists, a dozen musical performances, a plethora of kids activities and food – plenty of food. Over 60,000 people attend the festival over the course of the three-day celebration, according […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Open house at Cash Corner Fire Station Oct. 8

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023

The South Portland Fire Department will host an open house at the Cash Corner Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8. Attendees can participate in a number of activities and get a peek at the inner workings of the Cash Corner Fire Station. The open house is being held as […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

The Downs development delivering on town’s vision, Scarborough officials say

by Drew Johnson September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The positive impact on the town so far can be seen in lower taxes, more housing and traffic improvements, and the developer will break ground on the downtown phase of the project in a few weeks.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Public forum on LD 2003 scheduled in Cape Elizabeth

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Cape Elizabeth will host a public forum on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall on a state law, LD 2003, that mandates changes in zoning to encourage more housing and provides incentives for developers to build affordable units. The forum will provide an overview of ordinance revisions currently under review by the Town […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Town holding its first Sustainable Scarborough Day

September 28, 2023

The town of Scarborough is hosting its first-ever Sustainable Scarborough Day Sunday, Oct. 1. Community members can drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Wentworth School to meet with experts, local businesses, nonprofits and enthusiasts, who will offer sustainability tips on topics ranging efficient homes to waste management, land conservation and climate action. […]