Warren Woods preserve growing in Scarborough

Drew Johnson The Forecaster

Drew is a reporter for The 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 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. Past writing experience includes Wicked Local and The Hockey Writers.

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February 24, 2022

Warren Woods preserve growing in Scarborough

A recent land acquisition, made speedily, and an upcoming purchase are part of the Scarborough Land Trust’s effort to ramp up its conservation work.
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February 24, 2022

Yard South developers cite traffic as major challenge

The proposed mixed-use project for the South Portland waterfront is next to Bug Light Park and close to Southern Maine Community College.
Published
February 23, 2022

Scarborough council considers measure that could cut property taxes

By amending terms of a tax district, the town would also have more options on how to spend the revenue from it.
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February 23, 2022

Grant enables Scarborough police to hire manager for new diversion program

The program provides services to keep high-risk people charged with minor offenses out of the courts.
Published
February 23, 2022

South Portland drops indoor mask mandate

The city also will end its mask requirement for municipal buildings as of Feb. 24.
Published
February 16, 2022

Proposed broadband network draws good response in South Portland

The city hopes to have at least three high-speed internet providers involved in a city-wide network.
Published
February 16, 2022

Holy Cross School names new principal

Holy Cross School in South Portland announced Wednesday that Timothy Stebbins has been appointed the school’s new principal. Stebbins will succeed Cindy Elwood, who is retiring, and will start work July 1. Currently the assistant director at Biddeford Regional Center of Technology, Stebbins has nearly 40 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. […]
Published
February 16, 2022

Scarborough to hold climate change community meeting

The town of Scarborough will host a virtual community meeting with a focus on climate change at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23. The meeting will cover Scarborough’s climate change and resiliency priorities. Staff members also will provide an overview of vulnerable infrastructure in town and ask for suggestions for additional priorities. Residents’ feedback is needed […]
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February 16, 2022

Cape Elizabeth ice arena proposal set to enter next phase

The Town Council has given the Cape Community Arena Group the OK to take its project to the Planning Board.
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February 16, 2022

Cape Elizabeth increases housing study budget to $50,000

The town planner says the budget takes into account the complexities and time constraints of the project and will draw multiple applicants.