Hannah LaClaire

Staff Writer

Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at The Portland Press Herald, covering topics such as real estate and development, entrepreneurship and the cannabis industry among others. Before joining the Press Herald in January 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. She graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Journalism, and reported for The Cape Cod Times in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and The Telegraph in Nashua, N.H., before moving back to Maine. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, running, cooking (eating) and traveling. She lives in Saco with her husband, her dog Olive and her cat Fred.

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Published
March 24, 2020

Brunswick Development Corporation offering loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

Brunswick businesses are encouraged to apply for the loans, which will be issued first-come, first-served, right away.
Published
March 23, 2020

Brunswick adopts civil state of emergency, effective shelter-in-place order

Under the new rules, all stores or businesses outside of a list of 27 ‘essential’ industries, must close. The order lasts for 7 days, after which it’s expected to be renewed.
Published
March 23, 2020

Independence Association asks for donations of sheets, goggles and masks in case of coronavirus outbreak

Nearly half of the people living in the organization’s group homes are considered “high risk” and personal protective equipment is in short supply.
Published
March 22, 2020

Local schools to stay closed until late April

Mobile breakfast and lunch distribution programs in each district will continue throughout the closure.
Published
March 19, 2020

Family Focus child care remains open for families on front lines of coronavirus pandemic

Director Laura Larson estimated there are about 20 children still receiving care and staff has taken extra safety and sanitary precautions to keep them safe.
Published
March 18, 2020

Mid Coast hospital confirms first positive case of coronavirus

The patient is being treated in isolation, and caregivers are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved.
Published
March 17, 2020

Brunswick Sears closed after coronavirus exposure

Larry Costello, public relations director for Sears and K-mart, said management has “spoken with each of our associates to alert them as to the possible exposure and to encourage any associate with symptoms to seek medical attention.”
Published
March 17, 2020

Durham town meeting postponed, elections still on schedule

DURHAM — The Durham town meeting scheduled for April 4 has been postponed, town officials announced Tuesday, but the municipal elections set for April 3 are still happening. Residents are encouraged to cast votes on absentee ballots, which is available through March 31. Voting will take places at the Durham Town Offices and polling hours […]
Published
March 17, 2020

Brunswick, Bath declare emergency, prohibits late-night gatherings

The proclamations in both towns prohibit gatherings between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Published
March 16, 2020

As other services close in wake of coronavirus, Tedford Housing extends hours

The organization is focused on prevention, but is struggling with limited supplies. With 16 guests sleeping side by side, quarantine in the adult shelter is virtually impossible.