Thacher Carter covers general news for Brunswick and Freeport. After growing up in York, Maine, Thacher graduated in 2020 from St. Lawrence University, where he earned a degree in English and Environmental Studies. Before beginning at The Times Record, Thacher worked four seasons for the Appalachian Mountain Club's High-Mountain Huts in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Thacher now resides in Portland.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2022
Brunswick upgrades center to better serve local immigrant community
There are about 100 New Mainers in Brunswick, primarily from Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and more from Afghanistan may be arriving soon.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2022
Minimal damage reported following fire at Amtrak layover facility in Brunswick
No injuries and minimal damage were reported after a duct fire at Amtrak’s layover station in Brunswick early Friday morning. According to Brunswick Fire Department Deputy Chief James Millson, crews arrived at the Turner Street facility at approximately 3 a.m. after Amtrak staff reported seeing flames and smoke coming from an exhaust system near the […]
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2022
Brunswick police investigate death off Mill Street
Brunswick Police Chief Scott Stewart said that as of Sunday afternoon the death was not considered suspicious.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2022
Brunswick hospital sees decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations following statewide trend
Early results from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s wastewater testing initiative and recently reported COVID-19 cases within the Brunswick School Department also indicate a decline of the virus in the community.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Brunswick schools to launch anonymous crisis reporting tool, hire hazing prevention group
The initiatives are designed to improve wellbeing within the school community and prevent further incidents of misconduct.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Brunswick could move polling from junior high to rec center
The Brunswick Town Council could move the town’s voting location from the junior high school to the recreation center. On Monday, the council voted 6-3 to formally request the school board’s position on the issue. Councilor Kathy Wilson, who is co-sponsoring the proposal, said in an interview Tuesday said there are concerns about student safety […]
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Jonesport may decide fate of Brunswick rocket company’s proposed launch site by May
After enacting a six-month ban on commercial rocket use in December, Jonesport is now working to arrive at a final decision on whether to permit bluShift Aerospace’s roughly $2 million launch site proposal.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Brunswick to consider ban on selling flavored tobacco products
On Monday, Brunswick councilors voted unanimously to set a public hearing for Feb. 22.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2022
1,400-square-foot mural to be unveiled on Brunswick’s Fort Andross Mill this summer
The mural, titled “Many Stitches,” will portray “the historical use of the site, and contemporary themes of creative commerce, diversity, community cooperation, peace and environmental sustainability.”
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2022
‘Alone, a thread. Together, a tapestry:’ Brunswick man’s signs continue to hearten hospital staff
Daniel Atkins, 69, of Brunswick has sought to inspire local healthcare workers with his custom-made signs for nearly 2 years.
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