The Maine Charter School Commission will hold a public hearing at Harpswell Coastal Academy at 4:30 on September 29 as it considers the school’s charter renewal application.
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.
Nonprofit plans Brunswick, Bath vigils to combat human trafficking
The Salvation Army Bath/Brunswick Corps’ C.R.O.W.N.S. program will host to events this Sunday to raise awareness of human trafficking in Maine.
A busy week in the push to boost Freeport housing options
A public workshop, a parking ordinance change and the grand opening of The Residences at Crosstree could help Freeport build momentum in its effort to develop more housing and revitalize its downtown, officials say.
Brunswick library fights censorship during Banned Books Week
Community members of all ages will share excerpts from frequently banned books during a Readout from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Curtis Memorial Library, part of the library’s Banned Books Week programming.
Brunswick nonprofit fundraiser to help educate inmates across U.S.
College Guild, a Brunswick nonprofit that provides free educational courses to prisoners around the country, will host a fundraiser Thursday at 5 p.m.
Midcoast school districts struggle with substitute bus driver, teacher shortage
By enlisting substitute teachers, bus drivers, custodians and more to paper over vacancies in permanent positions, school districts have depleted their stock of workers available to fill in on short notice for sick employees.
Dungeons & Dragons group brings fantasy to life at Brunswick library
Curtis Memorial Library’s Wednesday afternoon beginner Dungeons & Dragons group has been a hit, according to librarian Jocelyn Kelly.
Dungeons & Dragons group brings fantasy to life at Brunswick library
Curtis Memorial Library’s Wednesday afternoon beginner Dungeons & Dragons group has been a hit, according to librarian Jocelyn Kelly.
Bath Housing announces plans for 18 new affordable housing units
Maine State Housing Authority funds will support the construction of the two-bedroom units, which will be rented to households making no more than 80% of the Sagadahoc County median income.
Brunswick peak-bagger conquers Scottish hiking challenge
Brunswick resident Peter Chingos finished a 28-year quest to climb 282 Scottish Munros on August 31, making him one of just a handful of Americans to complete the feat.