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
June 11, 2021

Mt. Ararat high school to return to Topsham Fairground for 2021 graduation

164 students are set to graduate on June 13.
Published
June 10, 2021

Bath, Brunswick preps for return to the classroom fulltime after Mills admin order

The announcement comes after a year of hybrid and remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published
June 9, 2021

Brunswick councilors frustrated with Casella negotiations as costs rise ‘significantly’

It is unclear how much more the town may be pay the waste management company above a $803,000 estimated annual cost provided in March.
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June 9, 2021

Morris re-elected as Pownal select board chair

Jonathan Morris, the longest-standing member of the select board, retained his spot against Angela Clark, 140-48.
Published
June 9, 2021

Freeport-area voters approve $35.7 million school budget

The approved $35.7 million budget is a roughly 2% increase from the previous fiscal year.
Published
June 8, 2021

Brunswick voters approve $43.6 million school budget

The budget passed overwhelmingly Tuesday, 730-270, leading to a 3.73% tax increase.
Published
June 8, 2021

Going greener, Brunswick to lease electric vehicles, install charging stations for town use

According to Assistant Town Manager Ryan Leighton, due to rebates the cars won’t come at a cost to the town.
Published
June 7, 2021

Brunswick High School students return to Watson Arena for 2021 graduation

The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 11.
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June 7, 2021

He survived three strokes. Now he’s on a mission to teach people about aphasia.

Aphasia is a cognitive disorder that impacts more than 2 million Americans, however most people know little about it.
Published
June 7, 2021

Freeport High School students to graduate at Saco Drive-in Theater for 2nd year in a row

The ceremony will take place at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 13.