The department recommends that people along Maine’s coast consider limiting strenuous outdoor activities if they are susceptible to the effects of air pollution.
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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Student Submission: Weighing the benefits of rigorous workloads in advanced placement classes
Some of the benefits involved with taking AP classes are being able to gain college credit, preparing oneself for the rapid pace of college life and academics, and strengthening one’s college application and resume.
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Multiyear restoration of Portland Head Light complete
Upgrades, a fresh coat of paint and remedies to storm damage were among the projects conducted at the iconic lighthouse in recent years.
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Illinois man pleads guilty to threatening public officials in Maine
According to court documents, Massimo Frangella, 24, sent 7 emails to public officials in Maine, each with the subject line: ‘You’re going to die.’
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Opportunity Alliance to pay nearly $350,000 in settlement related to drug tests
The Department of Justice says the nonprofit social services organization submitted ineligible reimbursement requests for drug testing at its Morrison Place site in Portland from 2018-21.
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Maine ethics commission delays decision on Cape Elizabeth school district complaint
The commission opted to have its counsel submit a memo on a 2009 ruling in South Portland, which seems “distinct” from Cape Elizabeth’s case, according to some commissioners, but does set a precedent.
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The weather in Maine has been weird lately, even by New England standards
Severe downpours, 80-degree days and snow accumulation on Maine’s peaks are among the surprises May has brought to the state.
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Developers of rejected Scarborough housing proposal offer new, scaled-down plan
Residents and officials opposed the South Portland Housing Development Corporation’s 96-unit proposal for a slew of reasons. Now, a new plan influenced by that criticism is being presented.
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Scarborough council opposes amendment to state bill regarding Scarborough Beach State Park
The change would allow Maine State Park passholders to enter Scarborough Beach State Park for free. Management and residents expressed concern for overcrowding and a loss of revenue.
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Signs point toward new South Portland police station on Mahoney property
The City Council will make an official decision next month, but the police and fire chiefs say the former Mahoney Middle School property, which is proposed to be transformed into a civic hub, ought to include a new police station.