For the first time in Maine Mayhem’s 12-year history, all the directors are women.
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.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough pursuing a site at The Downs for new school
A specific site at the development is expected to be selected by May 17.
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An early look inside: South Portland Middle School set for fall opening
As work on the consolidated school enters its final phase, events are scheduled to usher out the two old schools.
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South Portland backpedals on plan to allow e-bikes on Greenbelt
The City Council postponed voting on the rule change indefinitely after hearing residents’ concerns Tuesday.
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After 45 years, Scarborough’s library director is logging out
Nancy Crowell, who has led the library through decades of change and technological evolution, will step down at the end of the summer.
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Nonesuch Brewing in Scarborough seeks new lot to keep cars from parking on Gorham Road
The brewpub wants to add 49 spaces across the street next to the Warren Woods nature area.
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Drumming Up Wishes concert to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine
South Portland drummer Jeff Glidden’s two daughters were on the receiving end of Make-A-Wish Maine gifts and he organizes the fundraiser to pay it forward.
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Two South Portland hotels to transfer remaining shelter residents to Howard Johnson
About 65 people will be relocated from Days Inn and Comfort Inn to Howard Johnson on Main Street and may remain there until June 30.
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Scarborough conservationists urge ‘No Mow’ or ‘Low May’
The Scarborough Conservation Commission is encouraging residents to participate in “No Mow May” this year. Delaying mowing lawns until June, the commission says, benefits pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, because it allows flowers to bloom and provide nectar. If residents don’t want to fully commit to the initiative, the commission encourages residents to try […]
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StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative coming to Cape Elizabeth
Maine Public Radio and StoryCorps are seeking Maine veterans and active service members, as well as their families, to tell their stories. Virtual statewide recording sessions will take place Monday, April 24, through Wednesday, April 26. In-person sessions will be held at the Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society Museum at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth […]