John Terhune

Staff Writer

As a member of METLN's quick strike investigations team, John writes about everything from gun legislation to housing. He previously spent a year on a deep-dive investigation of the Lewiston mass shooting as part of the Press Herald's collaboration with Frontline and Maine Public. A Waterville native, John has degrees from Middlebury College and Boston University and spends his free time going to the movies, practicing the guitar and defusing arguments at men's league soccer games.

Business, Local & State, Times Record

Topsham construction company’s relocation proposal again draws heat from locals

by John Terhune January 11, 2023January 12, 2023

After pulling similar proposals from Planning Board consideration multiple times in the past five years, Crooker Construction has brought a zoning change request to the Select Board in hopes of getting permission to move its asphalt batch plant from Lewiston Road to a separate property near the company’s rock quarry on River Road.

Times Record

Veteran companionship group sees need in Midcoast

by John Terhune January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Vet to Vet Maine, which pairs former service members with peer companions, is hoping to find more volunteers in the Midcoast.

Times Record

Fitness centers look beyond January membership surge

by John Terhune January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

Several proposals for athletics complexes in the Midcoast may move forward in 2023, while existing spaces like the Bath Family YMCA are adjusting offerings to hook “lifelong members.”

Times Record

Freeport’s electrification rebate among coming boons for the eco-conscious

by John Terhune January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

A home energy solutions workshop at the Freeport Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 25 will help educate residents about electrification rebate programs offered through the Town of Freeport, Efficiency Maine and the federal government.

Times Record

In search of police officers, Freeport offers a pay bump

by John Terhune January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

The Freeport Town Council has approved significant raises across police department staff.

Times Record

Former Brunswick councilor pleads not guilty to child porn charges

by John Terhune January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

An attorney representing Christopher Watkinson claimed Wednesday that the former Brunswick town councilor had accidentally accessed three explicit images in June 2021 and intended to turn them over to authorities.

Times Record

Local libraries look to changing post-pandemic future

by John Terhune January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

While visits to most local libraries lagged behind pre-pandemic levels in 2022, librarians have developed new programs to serve the changing needs of their communities.