The South Portland City Council has requested a special election to fill the House District 122 held by Lois Galgay Reckitt, who died Oct. 30. The Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday, with Councilor Natalie West opposed, to request that Gov. Janet Mills declare the seat vacant and schedule a special election. It is likely the […]
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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South Portland Toy Drive providing gifts to record number of kids
The annual South Portland Toy Drive will deliver gifts to 480 South Portland kids this year, up from about 300 last year.
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With merger, Scarborough Land Trust, Friends of Scarborough Marsh join forces
The merger allows the conservationists to put forth one voice and one vision to protect the marsh, they say.
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South Portland council sets November 2024 vote to fill vacant seat in Legislature
The council also repeals an ordinance requiring owners of large buildings to report their energy and water use to the city.
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Longtime Scarborough first responder says luck is on her side with retirement
Cynthia Gorham, respected by colleagues for her selflessness and compassion with those she assisted, says everything is working out for her in retirement.
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Jordan’s Farm gets funding infusion to expand retail presence
The Cape Elizabeth family farm received $250,000 in federal funding last week.
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Broadway Bowl rolls into South Portland
Broadway Bowl opened Tuesday in South Portland with 10 lanes and a restaurant and bar.
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Public workshop next week on community center project in Scarborough
Scarborough Community Services will hold two meetings for residents and other stakeholders Thursday, Dec. 7, to gather input on a new community center. The workshops, from 2-3:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., are a chance for residents to share what activities they’d like at a community center to help determine the design, layout and size of […]
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South Portland’s annual tree lighting features two Rudolphs and more
Festivities will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Park.
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Two holiday events in Scarborough next week
Scarborough Community Services is providing some holiday fun next weekend, starting with gingerbread houses and ending with Santa. A gingerbread house decorating event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Community Services Hub. Attendees will be provided an easy-to-build house, icing and candy. There will be free refreshments, music and […]