Drew is a reporter for the Sentry and the Leader. 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.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2024
South Portland council declines to pursue proposed transitional housing plan for former school building
Zoning ordinances must be reexamined to allow for such facilities in the city, and councilors say they are open to exploring that option.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2024
Cape Elizabeth School Board plans special meeting on new, ‘unvetted’ bond proposal
Some councilors and residents say the council chairman’s timing of a vote on his proposal was an attempt to undermine the school board’s proposed $89.9 million school project.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2024
Four proposals on table this fall to solve overcrowded school problem in Scarborough
The School Building Advisory Committee will work this summer to educate residents about the four options and solicit feedback.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2024
Old schoolhouse restoration project in Scarborough gets grant to help wrap up work
A grant from the Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce gives the historical society a needed boost in preserving the last of the town’s 13 one-room schools that is still intact.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2024
South Portland council approves budget with 6% property tax increase
The South Portland City Council passed the $64.5 million municipal budget at last week’s council meeting. Combined with the $69.4 million school budget passed by voters in June, the total budget will be $133,818,526, a 4.9% increase over this year. Taxes are expected to go up roughly 6%, from $14.14 to $14.99 per $1,000 in […]
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PublishedJuly 2, 2024
A Q&A with Jessica Hughes, South Portland’s new city clerk
She says the role of supporting a community and connecting residents to their local government “is exactly where I’m meant to be.”
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PublishedJune 26, 2024
Cape Elizabeth ice arena group hopes to raise funds for future plans
The group is hoping to purchase a chiller and put a roof over the temporary rink.
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PublishedJune 26, 2024
Infusion sought for Scarborough land acquisition fund
A $6 million bond to replenish the fund used to buy land for conservation could be on the November ballot.
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PublishedJune 26, 2024
Road work slated for northern Scarborough this summer
The DOT, town and The Downs developers are working together on road improvements.
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PublishedJune 26, 2024
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.
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