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.

Nelson Metal Fabrication named South Portland’s Small Business of the Year

by Drew Johnson February 16, 2023February 15, 2023

The city bestows eight honors at its annual Business and Economic Development Awards ceremony Wednesday.

American Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Scarborough’s Operation HOPE hopes for regional return

by Drew Johnson February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

The Scarborough Police Department is ending its involvement in the diversion program that finds treatment for people with opioid addiction but is optimistic it will continue and grow.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Age-Friendly Scarborough to host speaker series

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

The Age-Friendly Scarborough Committee will host a speaker series for seniors and caretakers beginning Feb. 27. A panel of representatives from Mobility One, The Iris Network, Scarborough Fire Department and other agencies will discuss “Aging Safely in Your Home” from 3-4 p.m. at the at the Scarborough Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road. Information provided […]

Southern Forecaster

Food Cupboard holding third Battle of the Neighborhoods

February 9, 2023February 7, 2023

The South Portland Food Cupboard is holding its third Battle of the Neighborhoods, which will kick off Tuesday. The annual event challenges neighborhoods to donate the most non-perishable food items as they can. Last year’s winner was Sunset Park, followed by Willard/Loveitts Field and Thornton Heights. In total, 15,369 pounds of food was raised through […]

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Headed south? It’s getting easier in South Portland

by Drew Johnson February 9, 2023February 6, 2023

A new I-295 South on-ramp at Exit 4 is intended to ease traffic and make commutes safer.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Scarborough Library to host ‘Blind Date with a Book’

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Blind Date with a Book” event on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Books wrapped in brown paper, with just a few words on the cover, will be presented to attendees. It is truly a blind date with a book as there is no way to judge the book by […]