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Drew is a reporter for the Sentry and the Leader. Though he is from Massachusetts, Drew grew up going to his family’s lake house in Denmark, Maine, learning to snow ski at Shawnee Peak and water ski on Moose Pond. While he started as a “Vacationlander”, Drew has adopted “the way life should be” motto and moved to Portland in September of 2021.

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  • Published
    August 17, 2023

    Tipton resigns from South Portland school board to run for city council

    South Portland Board of Education member Elyse Tipton has resigned to run for the District 5 City Council seat this November. Her resignation takes effect Nov. 1. As of Thursday, she had yet to file nomination papers as a council candidate. The deadline for all candidates to file is Sept. 8. Tipton, who has served […]

  • Published
    August 16, 2023

    ‘Minecraft at the Library’ Aug. 26 in Scarborough

    The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Minecraft at the Library” event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event is open to everyone from beginners to experienced players of the video game. Attendees will play on the library’s Minecraft server. Attendees are required to register for the event at scarboroughlibrary.org/events/minecraft. To […]

  • Published
    August 16, 2023

    Two candidates enter race for Cape Elizabeth Town Council

    Matthew Grymek and Andrew Swayze will be on the November ballot as candidates for the Cape Elizabeth Town Council. Grymek’s and Swayze’s nomination papers were verified on Monday. They will join Stephanie Anderson and any other candidates who qualify before Sept. 11 in the race for two council seats now held by Nicole Boucher and […]

  • Published
    August 16, 2023

    Speed limit lowered on stretch of Pine Point Road in Scarborough

    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 […]

  • Published
    August 15, 2023

    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.

  • Published
    August 10, 2023

    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. […]

  • Published
    August 9, 2023

    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.

  • Published
    August 9, 2023

    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 […]

  • Published
    August 9, 2023

    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 […]

  • Published
    August 9, 2023

    Scarborough’s Summerfest celebrates in-person connection

    The Aug. 18 event features country band 12/OC, fireworks, food and fun for all.