Debra Lane will retire this summer after 39 years working for the town.
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.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland Food Cupboard looks to boost donations amidst mounting demand
The organization is looking to raise funds to reach a $5,000 matching challenge grant, and preparing for the upcoming Battle of the Neighborhoods Feb. 14-March 17.
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Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough council passes long-debated wetland setbacks
The 5-2 vote caps off an 18-month effort to draft and enact the ordinance and two months of public debate among residents, developers and councilors.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, South Portland Sentry
South Portland petitions Maine DEP to take action on unused oil tanks
A majority of South Portland City Council members are urging the Maine DEP to either require air emission modeling or seek the voluntary decommission of the city’s unused, aging oil tanks.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Land Trust seeks volunteers
The Scarborough Land Trust’s Scarborough Marsh Committee is recruiting new members to help protect Scarborough Marsh and ensure it survives in the face of development, climate change and contaminated runoff. Covering an area of approximately 3,200 acres, Scarborough Marsh is the largest salt marsh in Maine and one of Scarborough’s natural treasures. The land trust […]
Posted inMaine, Scarborough Leader
Upcoming ‘Fuel Rally’ in Scarborough aims to help heat homes of neighbors in need
This year’s Keep Our Neighbors Warm Fuel Rally will take place at the Scarborough Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. The nonprofit Project GRACE puts on the fundraiser annually to raise money to supplement the cost of heat for families in need. “Our goal is to raise $25,000 to put […]
Posted inSchools and Education, South Portland Sentry
South Portland student raising nearly $50,000 for study abroad scholarship
What started as a fundraiser with a $3,500 goal was recently challenged by a $20,000 matching grant, meaning the fundraiser could potentially benefit South Portland students looking to study abroad for years to come.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland gears up for annual business awards, revives Business of the Month program
Second Rodeo, a coffee shop on Sawyer Street, was named the South Portland Business of the Month for January 2025.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth School Board considers reductions to new school project
Using the school’s capital improvement plan budget over the next 12 years to finance some of the additions was also suggested in order to reduce costs.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough deputy town clerk promoted
Kristen Barth, who has worked as deputy town clerk since February 2023, has officially transitioned to the role of town clerk. Former longtime Town Clerk Tody Justice moved fully to the role of executive assistant to the town manager. She will continue to assist the Clerk’s Office as needed and retain her existing duties at […]