Age Friendly South Portland is undertaking a number of initiatives this winter. SoPo Age Friendly Rides is a new program open to income-eligible seniors and adults with visual impairments. Participants can receive free rides for Portland-area visits to doctors and dentists and for eye exams and therapy sessions. To apply, call the South Portland General […]
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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Climate action workshop scheduled in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth will host a Climate Action Plan workshop at the Thomas Memorial Library on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how climate change is impacting Cape Elizabeth directly and will be given the opportunity to discuss concerns, priorities and experiences. All those who live, work, go to school or […]
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Detour on South Portland Greenbelt Walkway
Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, a detour will be in place while a quarter-mile section of the South Portland Greenbelt Walkway is closed for construction at the Betsy Ross House. The detour near the eastern end the path is expected to remain in place until early 2025. The detour begins where the Greenbelt intersects with Preble […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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South Portland tree removal rules take effect Jan. 1
The ordinance is intended to cut back on the number of trees lost to development.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]