South Portland Board of Education member Elyse Tipton has resigned to run for the District 5 City Council seat this November. Her resignation takes effect Nov. 1. As of Thursday, she had yet to file nomination papers as a council candidate. The deadline for all candidates to file is Sept. 8. Tipton, who has served […]
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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‘Minecraft at the Library’ Aug. 26 in Scarborough
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Minecraft at the Library” event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event is open to everyone from beginners to experienced players of the video game. Attendees will play on the library’s Minecraft server. Attendees are required to register for the event at scarboroughlibrary.org/events/minecraft. To […]
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Two candidates enter race for Cape Elizabeth Town Council
Matthew Grymek and Andrew Swayze will be on the November ballot as candidates for the Cape Elizabeth Town Council. Grymek’s and Swayze’s nomination papers were verified on Monday. They will join Stephanie Anderson and any other candidates who qualify before Sept. 11 in the race for two council seats now held by Nicole Boucher and […]
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Speed limit lowered on stretch of Pine Point Road in Scarborough
The speed limit on all of Pine Point Road in Scarborough has been changed to 35 mph. A stretch of the road near the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center previously had a 45 mph speed limit. The Maine Department of Transportation, which has authority over the road that is part of Route 9, made the change […]
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Towns donating toward regional effort to house asylum seekers
The early financial contributions will go toward “catalyzing and supporting” a transitional housing project spearheaded by GPCOG.
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South Portland’s Art in the Park a show of support for area artists
South Portland’s 43rd annual Art in the Park will be held Saturday, a show that artists say they have come to rely on for inspiration, community and support. “I did my first Art in the Park show in 2013 and it was pivotal in my development as an artist,” said Julie Bernier of South Portland. […]
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Annual Bug Light Park Car Show scheduled for Sept. 6
The Bug Light Car Show in South Portland will take place Sept. 6 from 4 p.m. to sunset. The annual show draws over 250 unusual and antique vehicles to Bug Light Park. Music and food trucks will also be part of the festivities. For more information, go to southportland.org.
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Scarborough library plans retirement party for Crowell
Scarborough Public Library is planning a retirement party for 45-year Director Nancy Crowell and has also launched Nancy’s Generator Fund in her honor. The party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the library and include a buffet catered by Black Betty’s Bistro, live music and tributes. Tickets are $50 […]
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Back-to-school supply drive in Scarborough
Project GRACE is collecting new school supplies for children in need this month as the new school year approaches. A Back to School Packs & Supplies Drive will be held at Scarborough Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14. Donations also can be dropped off anytime inside the library before the […]
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Scarborough’s Summerfest celebrates in-person connection
The Aug. 18 event features country band 12/OC, fireworks, food and fun for all.