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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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  • Published
    November 21, 2023

    State wants to raise roadways to prevent flooding on Route 1, Pine Point Road in Scarborough

    The project, a few years away, would heighten low-lying sections of Route 1 and Pine Point Road by 4 feet.

  • Published
    November 16, 2023

    Cape Elizabeth approves changes to comply with state mandate on housing

    Changes include decreasing the minimum size of ADUs, increasing the maximum and incentivizing higher-density affordable housing development.

  • Published
    November 16, 2023

    Cape Elizabeth Council dismisses Lumbery lawsuit

    The Town Council reserved the right to reinstate, if needed, the suit against the small business for zoning noncompliance.

  • Published
    November 16, 2023

    South Portland tree removal rules take effect Jan. 1

    The ordinance is intended to cut back on the number of trees lost to development.

  • Published
    November 15, 2023

    Annual Yuletide Fair planned at First Congregational Church of Scarborough

    The First Congregational Church of Scarborough at will hold its annual Yuletide Fair, this year with the theme “A Traditional Christmas,” on Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Holiday greens, Christmas items, stuffed animals, quilts, crafts, home-baked goods and more will be available, along with coffee and snacks for shoppers. Proceeds will go to […]

  • Published
    November 15, 2023

    School building community forum scheduled in Cape Elizabeth

    The Cape Elizabeth School Building Advisory Committee will hold a community forum at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Town Hall. The committee will provide information the school district’s facilities review by its consultant, Harriman Architects. Forum attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in a group exercise on design that will be used to […]

  • Published
    November 15, 2023

    Barksgiving pet food drive Saturday in South Portland

    The South Portland Dog Owners group will hold a Barksgiving Holiday Pet Food Drive on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community members are encouraged to drop off pet food donations at Pet Supplies Plus at the Mill Creek Shopping Center or at Mill Creek Park across from Hannaford. The pet food collected will […]

  • Published
    November 9, 2023

    Scarborough council seeks analysis of school project’s failure at polls

    For every 1 voter in support of the $160 million proposal for a consolidated K-3 school at The Downs, 1.75 were opposed. The Town Council wants to find the key reasons behind the opposition.

  • Published
    November 8, 2023

    Learn about squirrels’ impact on forest growth

    The Scarborough Land Trust will host “How the Personalities of Mammals Shape Forest Growth” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Town Hall. Squirrels, mice, voles and other small mammals play a key role in forest regeneration, according to a press release from the land trust. University of Maine researchers have been investigating the impact […]

  • Published
    November 8, 2023

    Cape arena group to host youth hockey tournament

    Registration for a youth ice hockey tournament in Cape Elizabeth is now open. The nonprofit Cape Community Arena Group will host a Youth Pond Hockey Tournament Dec. 27-28 at its outdoor rink at Gull Crest, with proceeds going toward rink maintenance and activities this winter. Players in the U10 through U19 age categories can participate. […]