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.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

High wind, rain and unseasonable warmth on tap for Maine

by Drew Johnson December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

Many areas could see 40-60 mph gusts on Friday, along with warm temperatures and around an inch of rain.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values

Maine Hanukkah celebrations take on extra meaning following Australia attack

by Drew Johnson December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Two celebrations in Portland on Sunday came with heightened police presence, but vigilance and public displays of faith are some of the best responses to hate, Jewish community leaders say.

Maine, News

Sixth Maine school district added to lawsuit over transgender policies

by Drew Johnson December 5, 2025December 6, 2025

The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the schools over policies that align with President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding transgender students in sports.

Maine, News

Judge rejects effort by Maine, DOJ to alter settlement on disabled children’s services

by Drew Johnson December 5, 2025December 15, 2025

U.S. District Judge Stacey Neumann denied the DOJ’s decision to change the agreement by removing the requirement for independent oversight.

Maine, News

Mainer, other former federal employees, sue Trump administration over DEI firings

by Drew Johnson December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

Complaints filed with other federal bodies this year have gone unresolved, attorneys say, resulting in a class action suit filed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday.

Maine, News

Maine issues another recall of cannabis products

by Drew Johnson December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

The recall issued Wednesday applies to products sold at 22 adult-use dispensaries in Maine and stems from the same producer as other recalls in recent months.