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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Published
October 19, 2021

UK father completes barefoot trek from Maine to North Carolina, raises $125K in honor of sick daughter

Chris Brannigan stopped in Brunswick on Sept. 6 during the 1,000 mile, barefoot trek down the eastern seaboard that ended Monday.
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October 19, 2021

Police: Portland woman faces felony drug charge after Brunswick stop

Police say K9 unit led to the seizure of 1.5 grams of suspected narcotics.
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October 19, 2021

Brunswick moves forward with $4.5 million improvements on congested Pleasant Street

Roughly $900,000, about 20 percent, would be sourced from town funds.
Published
October 18, 2021

Freeport council candidates aim to address downtown revitalization

Matthew Pillsbury and Mitchell Rouda are looking to fill the seat of Doug Reighley, who resigned from the town council in September.
Published
October 18, 2021

New restrictions coming for Topsham-Brunswick bridge after inspection reveals structural concerns

Effective Monday, the maximum weight permitted on the Frank J. Wood bridge will be 10 tons or 20,000 pounds. The current maximum is 25 tons or 50,000 pounds.
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October 14, 2021

Brunswick football players, parents voice concerns after investigation into hazing incident

Roughly 50 members of the Brunswick High School football community, including parents and players, attended the school board meeting Wednesday.
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October 13, 2021

Two newcomers on ballot, no contested seats for Brunswick Town Council

Brunswick residents Abby King and Sande Updegraph are seeking council seats for District 3 and 4, respectively.
Published
October 13, 2021

Home design business moves to Freeport after ‘complete loss’ from Portland fire

Design Concepts, a Portland-based home design company, made the move to Freeport after losing everything in a June warehouse fire.
Published
October 12, 2021

Freeport raccoon tests positive for rabies

A raccoon captured in the town of Freeport has tested positive for rabies, according to a social media post from Freeport Police Department on Tuesday. The post said that the town was notified by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention after the animal was brought to their facility from Freeport. Police are recommending […]
Published
October 12, 2021

Meet the candidates: Four vie for District 3 seat on Brunswick School Board

Learn the platforms of each candidate and see where they stand on issues such as COVID-19 protocols and the recent high school hazing incident.