C. Thacher Carter

Times Record

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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December 8, 2021

Damaged Brunswick overpass likely to require ‘at least six figures’ worth of repairs

As of Wednesday, the Durham Road overpass — which was struck on Tuesday by a piece of equipment being hauled underneath the span — was still restricted to a single lane of alternating traffic, according to Maine DOT.
Published
December 8, 2021

Bowdoin College to require booster shots for all students, faculty and staff

The mandate becomes effective Jan. 21, 2022, and gives students 30 days to receive the shot upon becoming eligible.
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December 8, 2021

Brunswick intersection switches to 3-way stop next week

The intersection of Church Road and McKeen Street in Brunswick will be converted to a three-way stop beginning Dec. 15. “The change is being implemented to improve safety and mobility at the intersection and the corridor as a whole,” wrote Brunswick Town Engineer Ryan Barnes in a statement. “Advanced signage and message boards will be […]
Published
December 7, 2021

I-295 overpass bridge in Brunswick damaged by equipment from trailer

No injuries were reported, according to a social media post by the Maine Department of Transportation.
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December 7, 2021

Brunswick to restore vital, previously decimated aquatic grass habitat

A $223,000 grant will fund the replacement of at least 20 traditional moorings with a new conservation-friendly anchoring system designed to eliminate impact on nearby eelgrass meadows.
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December 6, 2021

Freeport’s Desert of Maine proposes last round of projects toward rebirth

Freeport’s Desert of Maine is pitching a final round of projects in its multi-year, multimillion-dollar revitalization push aimed at cementing the landmark as an educational and artistic hub. The last of the projects include up to 18 A-frame guest cabins, the reconstruction of an 1800s farmhouse for a living history museum and the restoration of […]
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December 6, 2021

Freeport-area schools report 35 cases of COVID-19 over two-week period

Regional School Unit 5 has recorded 114 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the school year.
Published
December 6, 2021

Sen. King to discuss ‘The Art of Politics’ at Freeport arts venue next week

The event will take place at the Meetinghouse Arts venue on Dec. 17.
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December 2, 2021

Jonesport pumps brakes on launch site proposed by Brunswick rocket company

Jonesport residents voted 60-4 on Wednesday to place a six-month moratorium on the proposal, and according to a local selectman, fishermen are primarily pushing back against the project.
Published
December 1, 2021

In Photos: Brunswick celebrates Hanukkah with Maine CDC director

“This being Hanukkah — a holiday that celebrates resilience and perseverance and dedication as the name itself says — I can’t think of a holiday that more symbolically epitomizes the struggle that we’ve all been facing with respect to COVID,” Shah said.