The DOT, town and The Downs developers are working together on road improvements.
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’s late Russ Lunt lauded by community members
“He came to every council meeting. He was always here. A witness, an advocate, a kind of shock absorber, a kind of chorus,” said resident Jeff Steinbrink.
advertisement
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
‘Linky’ Erskine calling it a day after 40 years with city of South Portland
The parks operation manager, who will retire next week, has seen the creation of some of South Portland’s most popular public spaces during his career.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough continues donating blood in honor of firefighter’s niece
Though she’s been cancer-free for over a year, Madison Charland continues to “put a face” to the need for blood donations with the 10th drive in her name being held on July 2.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough officials dissect this year’s ‘chaotic’ budget process
Town councilors and school board members discuss ways to make the budget process smoother going forward.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough officer disarms patient at Maine Medical Center
Officer Eric Greenleaf successfully confronted a patient who had homemade weapons without having to go “hands-on.”
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Music man: Accomplished South Portland band director inducted into Hall of Fame
Craig Skeffington is honored for his work at South Portland High School over the past 30 years and also for his work as a composer, arranger, trumpet player and more.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Compromise plan for Cape Elizabeth school project draws support
Some town councilors think the new $89.9 million proposal would be a hit with voters.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Willard Beach added to list of state’s impaired waters
The designation doesn’t mean the beach is unsafe for swimming, but it does make the city eligible for state grants to improve the water quality.
Posted inScarborough Leader
There’s a new nose on the Scarborough Police force
K9 Tucker has retired after a decade of service and his housemate, Cooper, has taken over his official duties.