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 3, 2022
Proposed Freeport-area school budget could raise districtwide taxes by 2.5%
The proposed school budget for Regional School Unit 5 stands at around $37.1 million, an increase of about $1.4 million over the previous fiscal year’s budget.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Freeport considers fossil fuel divestment following 2021 Maine legislation
According to Town Manager Peter Joseph, Freeport’s investment reserves total about $7.7 million, though it’s unclear what percentage of that is in fossil fuel.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2022
Brunswick cafe raises over $30,000 for long-time staff member from Lewiston after life-threatening surgery
The funds will help Sandy Arsenault, a 13-year employee of Wild Oats Cafe & Bakery, pay for medical bills, physical therapy and living expenses after undergoing several major surgeries last month.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2022
Pownal to vote on plan designed to preserve town’s rural character
The plan will guide the town through development and rural preservation strategies for the next decade.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Missing 4-month-old puppy reunited with owner in Durham
‘Our community never gave up,’ said Sierra Kenkel, the dog’s owner. ‘People have been out early, late, they took days off work. I mean, it’s just incredible.’
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Community comes together in support of Brunswick teacher battling cancer
A fundraiser will be held on Jan. 27 at Bolos restaurant to support the family of Amanda Cohen, a local woman who received a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this month.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Freeport leaders release statement after alleged civil rights violation in town
‘While we may like to imagine that our town is free of racism and other hate crimes, times like these remind us that there is still work to be done,’ read a statement from the council chair and vice chair on Tuesday.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2022
Midcoast organizations join forces to address farm labor shortage
A new program launched by the Merrymeeting Food Council aims to increase accessibility and participation within the Midcoast’s agricultural workforce.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2022
Durham community rallies in search of missing puppy
Layla, a 4-month-old black lab-hound mix, ran off on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Freeport OKs 30-day mask mandate for all indoor public spaces
The rules apply to businesses like restaurants, shopping outlets and grocery stores as well as public transportation.
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