John Terhune

Staff Writer

John reports on police and crime for the Press Herald. He previously covered the cities of Bath and Brunswick for the Times Record and was a staff writer for The Forecaster. A former Waterville Panther, John returned to Maine after studying philosophy at Middlebury College in Vermont and journalism at Boston University. When he’s not writing about Maine communities, John spends his time practicing yoga, organizing games of Survivor and obsessively following the Red Sox farm system.

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February 9, 2022

SAD 75 searches for stability and a superintendent

The Board of Directors of will review nine applicants for the district’s superintendent position. Four men have held the role since 2018.
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February 9, 2022

Harpswell Democrat enters House race

Cheryl Golek of Harpswell has announced she’s running to represent District 99 in the Maine House of Representatives. Golek will face financial advisor Sheila Menair in the Democratic primary on June 14 before November’s general election. The winner will succeed Democrat Rep. Jay McCreight, who cannot run in 2022 due to term-limit rules. House District […]
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February 9, 2022

Dodgeball leads off new Brunswick adult intramural league

Midcoast adults can return to their gym class glory days through the new Adult Intramural Sports League on the Landing. The program, the result of a partnership between the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department, Wild Oats Bakery and Flight Deck Brewing, will kick off with two five-week dodgeball sessions starting March 15. Co-ed teams of […]
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February 9, 2022

Travis Mills Foundation fundraiser comes to Brunswick

Brunswick will host the Travis Mills Foundation’s Miles for Mills Memorial Day 5K at 9 a.m. May 29 after two years of remote-only racing, according to a press release from the organization. The foundation, which supports post-9/11 veterans, expects up to 1,500 walkers and runners will participate in the event, which will take place at […]
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February 9, 2022

Deadline approaching for Patten Library’s Literary Snowperson Contest

Kids have until Feb. 18 to enter Patten Free Library’s “Best in Snow: Literary Snowperson Contest.” Participants must submit a photo of their literary-themed creation to the Bath library’s website at patten.lib.me.us. Library staff will announce the results on Feb. 25. Winners will receive a Gift of Bath Gift Card.
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February 9, 2022

Chefs whip up funds for health care for the uninsured

Brunswick’s Oasis Free Clinics is offering virtual cooking classes from some of Maine’s top culinary minds. Proceeds will help the nonprofit provide free health and dental services to the uninsured.
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February 4, 2022

Brunswick band plays on, to national acclaim

The Brunswick High School Honors Wind Ensemble overcame pandemic-driven challenges to become a semifinalist for The American Prize: Ernst Beacon Memorial Award for Performance of American Music.
Published
February 2, 2022

Midcoast sexual assault advocacy group saw more clients in 2021, but worries still more are underserved

The pandemic has had an impact on how clients can reach out for help and how the group can reach them, the executive director says.
Published
February 2, 2022

Armchair Travel series returns to Bath

Bath’s Patten Free Library will kick off its second annual Armchair Travel series Wednesday, Feb. 9. The free series of webinars will present two journeys recently undertaken by Mainers. Jackie Stratton of Montville will give the opening presentation from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 9, when she’ll share details from a 24-day, 300-mile canoe trip she embarked […]
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February 2, 2022

Brunswick Hotel hosts ice bar this weekend

The Brunswick Hotel will host its annual ice bar outside on the patio Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5. The Fire + Ice-themed event, which will run from 5-10 p.m. each night at 4 Noble St., will feature a custom-made ice bar and sculptures by Scarborough’s Jesse Bouchard, as well as live music from bands Hambone […]