The speed limit on all of Pine Point Road in Scarborough has been changed to 35 mph. A stretch of the road near the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center previously had a 45 mph speed limit. The Maine Department of Transportation, which has authority over the road that is part of Route 9, made the change […]
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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Towns donating toward regional effort to house asylum seekers
The early financial contributions will go toward “catalyzing and supporting” a transitional housing project spearheaded by GPCOG.
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South Portland’s Art in the Park a show of support for area artists
South Portland’s 43rd annual Art in the Park will be held Saturday, a show that artists say they have come to rely on for inspiration, community and support. “I did my first Art in the Park show in 2013 and it was pivotal in my development as an artist,” said Julie Bernier of South Portland. […]
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Annual Bug Light Park Car Show scheduled for Sept. 6
The Bug Light Car Show in South Portland will take place Sept. 6 from 4 p.m. to sunset. The annual show draws over 250 unusual and antique vehicles to Bug Light Park. Music and food trucks will also be part of the festivities. For more information, go to southportland.org.
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Scarborough library plans retirement party for Crowell
Scarborough Public Library is planning a retirement party for 45-year Director Nancy Crowell and has also launched Nancy’s Generator Fund in her honor. The party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the library and include a buffet catered by Black Betty’s Bistro, live music and tributes. Tickets are $50 […]
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Back-to-school supply drive in Scarborough
Project GRACE is collecting new school supplies for children in need this month as the new school year approaches. A Back to School Packs & Supplies Drive will be held at Scarborough Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14. Donations also can be dropped off anytime inside the library before the […]
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Scarborough’s Summerfest celebrates in-person connection
The Aug. 18 event features country band 12/OC, fireworks, food and fun for all.
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Red Cross blood drives in Scarborough, South Portland
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Scarborough and South Portland this month. The drives are scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough; and from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
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Former district attorney running for Cape Elizabeth Town Council
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson has filed nomination papers to run for the Cape Elizbeth Town Council in the Nov. 7 election. Two council seats will be on the November ballot. No other candidates had filed to run as of Wednesday. The seats up for election are now held by first-term Councilors Nicole […]
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Eastern Trail Alliance one easement away from work to close 1.6-mile gap
A railroad must provide access rights so the alliance can build a bridge over tracks in Scarborough and connect the trail between Scarborough and South Portland.