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.
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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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 […]
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Clean up, take a nature walk to celebrate Earth Day
There are plenty of ways for people in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth to honor Earth Day this weekend. A sampling of planned events follows. South Portland The South Portland Land Trust is offering a number of programs this weekend. On Saturday, April 22, beginning at 9 a.m., people are invited to take part […]
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Cape Elizabeth school budget’s tax increase less than expected at 6.3%
The proposed $34.2 million school budget includes an increase to $530,000 for facilities and a new ed tech position for the middle school.
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South Portland’s final budget proposal carries property tax increase of 4.2%
The combined municipal and school budget includes funding for Cottage Road improvements, a new fire truck and a number of new teaching positions.
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Cape Elizabeth science whizzes headed to national bowl
The high school team will compete in the National Science Bowl, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Scarborough’s proposed municipal, school budget raises taxes 4.4%
The owner of a home assessed at $400,000 would pay $272 more in property taxes under the proposal.
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Neighborhood contest nets 19,000 pounds of food for South Portland pantry
The big donation to the South Portland Food Cupboard is expected to go fast because of a sharp increase this month in those seeking assistance.
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Information session on ADUs scheduled in South Portland
The South Portland Planning Department and Age Friendly South Portland will host a presentation on accessory dwelling units at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the main branch of the public library. The City Council passed an ordinance in November that permits accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, on single-family lots to align itself with state affordable […]