Cynthia Dill’s petition fell just short of the required number of signatures to appear on a future referendum.
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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South Portland council mulls rent rules
A proposed massive rent hike at Redbank Village Apartments prompted the city government to consider capping increases.
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Dog to help lifeguard conduct rescues at Scarborough Beach
Among the American Academy of Canine Water Rescue trainees is Beacon, a Newfoundland who will assist lifeguards at the state park.
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Scarborough public works director leaves behind long list of accomplishments
Mike Shaw retired in June after 25 years of work for the town, starting out as a snowplow driver.
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Consultants urge Cape Elizabeth to add at least 200 affordable homes in next 10 years
The Town Council and an advisory committee will explore ways of encouraging the construction of affordable housing once the Housing Diversity Study is completed.
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Scarborough planners mandate turning lane into Costco gas station
Costco representatives address an earlier issue the town had about protecting nearby wetlands.
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South Portland allots $3.4 million of its federal pandemic relief funds
The South Portland City Council on Tuesday authorized the allocation of $3.4 million of its American Rescue Plan Funds for 11 projects and programs, most of which aim to combat homelessness and provide services and assistance to unhoused individuals and asylum-seeking families. “You hear a lot of stories across the country about how some of […]
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Council approves South Portland budget with 5.9% tax increase
The owner of a $400,000 home will pay $344 more in property taxes under the new budget.
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Summer Guide: With views, live music – even a castle – the Songo River Queen is sure to float your boat
I got to hold the big wheel of a big boat on a big lake. Nine-year-old me was ecstatic – and petrified of crashing. I was driving the Songo River Queen II on Long Lake in Naples, pulling off impressive maneuvers like “going straight” and “holding on for dear life,” as seen in a photo […]
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Study: South Portland needs 2,905 new homes by 2030 to meet expected demand
A housing study recommends the city allow duplexes to be built in single-family districts, encourage accessory dwellings, increase residential density and speed up the permit approval process for developers.