Registration for camps in Scarborough during February and April vacation opened Jan. 14 and, as of the Leader’s deadline on Wednesday, there are still spaces available. The programs for students in Grades K-5 are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The programs at Wentworth School include activities such as arts and crafts, gym time and […]
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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Scarborough Public Safety, Community Services provide CPR, AED courses
Scarborough Community Services and the Scarborough Fire Department will offer public safety courses on Feb. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Public Safety Building on Route 1. The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course […]
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Scarborough explores seven school solutions
The proposals from the first phase of the School Building Advisory Committee are included, with three additions provided by Harriman Architects, working with the Phase 2 committee.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Mahoney at center of South Portland City Council goals
The council expects to adopt the same goals it had last year, with the addition of effectively reusing the former Mahoney Middle School building.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Public Library celebrates 125 years of history
Programs on Jan. 25 and Jan. 30 will cover the library’s past, present and future.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Developer of senior housing project urges Cape Elizabeth to move quicker on necessary zoning amendments
The developer stated at Monday’s Town Council meeting that the project “could be dead” if the town doesn’t move more quickly to pass the zoning amendments required to make it happen.
Posted inScarborough Leader
The arguments for and against Scarborough’s proposed wetland setbacks
Some developers encouraged the flexible value-based options like the state DEP has, while some residents, such as shellfish harvesters, wish the setback would be larger.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough seeks public feedback on Open Space Plan
The deadline for residents provide input on the plan is Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland students spread awareness, fight stigma of mental health
Students have formed the Advocates for Mental Health club to spread awareness of mental health and the resources available for South Portland learners.
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Locker Project celebrates ‘bittersweet’ milestones
The South Portland-based nonprofit partners with over 40 schools in Greater Portland in addition to grocers, food pantries and other organizations to supply children and families in need with nutritious food.