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 11, 2021

After a season of challenges, Maine State Music Theatre looks ahead to costume sale fundraiser

The return of the costume sale offers a hint of normalcy for the theatre, which faced a slew of pandemic-related challenges during the 2021 production season.
Published
October 10, 2021

In Photos: Brunswick oyster company runs final tour of season

This was the first year that the Brunswick-based Mere Point Oyster Company offered tours of the roughly 38-acre operation in Maquoit Bay.
Published
October 7, 2021

$4 million facelift for Brunswick mall to be completed by year’s end

The Butchers & Bakers, a gluten-free bakery, butchery and café, will be taking over the former Wild Oats location in the Tontine Mall in the heart of downtown.
Published
October 6, 2021

Police: Augusta woman charged after driving through Brunswick garage

Police say the driver was under the influence and narrowly missed a pool behind the garage.
Published
October 6, 2021

Freeport adjusts solar rules, opens doors for development off Route 1

The amended rules pave the way for a commercial solar farm to be built in Freeport.
Published
October 5, 2021

$4.1 million infrastructure project underway at former Brunswick base

Projects for this fiscal year, which began in July and will continue through June 2022, include LED streetlights, an extension to the Allagash walking trail, airport repaving and electric vehicle charging stations.
Published
October 5, 2021

Brunswick council adjusts Graham Road processing center hours, brush fee

The changes will go into effect Nov. 5.
Published
October 4, 2021

Brunswick group combats isolation by helping seniors form new social connections

A social group, known as Connected, is back and offers Midcoast residents who are single, divorced or widowed an opportunity to meet and mingle.
Published
September 30, 2021

Brunswick man flies American flag upside-down in show of conservative protest

The U.S. Flag Code states that the flag should never be displayed upside down, except to signal “dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.”
Published
September 29, 2021

Emergency shelter proposal gets preliminary OK for Cook’s Corner spot

Some residents have voiced concerns about Tedford Housing’s proposed Thomas Point Road location.