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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.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine again rejects Justice Department request for voters’ personal information

by Drew Johnson September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Monday in a letter that she has ‘grave concerns’ about the Trump administration’s second demand for about 1 million voters’ birth dates, addresses and other data.

Business, Maine, News

Field hockey preview

by Drew Johnson September 1, 2025September 9, 2025

Freeport senior Lizalyn Boudreau, center, helps her coach by counting players during Friday’s practice at the high school in Freeport. Boudreau is the flyer on the Falcons’ penalty corner defense. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer)

Maine, News

Maine Turnpike Authority, Portland Jetport expect slight increase in Labor Day weekend traffic

by Drew Johnson August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

MTA and jetport officials expect traffic increases between 1.5%-2% over 2024, with Friday expected to be the busiest of the 4 days.

Maine, News

Can I use my fire pit? What you need to know about Maine burn restrictions amid drought

by Drew Johnson August 27, 2025August 28, 2025

We answer your burning questions — literally — with help from the Maine Forest Service.

Maine, News

Pilot who died in Bangor plane crash identified as Italian man

by Drew Johnson August 26, 2025

Luigi Accusani, 74, was the only occupant of the plane that crashed while attempting to land Friday.

Maine, News

Pilot of small plane killed in crash at Bangor International Airport

by Drew Johnson and Reuben M. Schafir August 23, 2025August 23, 2025

Airport officials offered new details on the plane Saturday, including that it was a single-engine Cessna 185 arriving from Canada. The pilot’s identity hasn’t been released.

Maine, News

Hurricane Erin prompts swimming closures, rip current warnings in southern Maine

by Drew Johnson August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Swimming is not permitted through the weekend at a number of southern Maine beaches, while public safety departments across the region are urging extreme caution.