On average, more than 1,700 broad-wing hawks, 400 osprey and 75 bald eagles soar by Bradbury Mountain each season.
C. Thacher Carter
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.
L.L.Bean in Freeport will resume traditional 24/7 operating hours
L.L.Bean announced Thursday that their Flagship store in Freeport will return to the 24-hour, seven days-a-week operating schedule on May 3. In March 2020, the retailer temporarily closed all of its stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first time the flagship store was closed for more than 24 hours. The flagship store […]
Freeport approves controversial restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb
Councilor Chip Lawrence, dissenting, said the town’s new ordinance was “too restrictive.”
Brunswick’s 9th Poem in Your Pocket day goes virtual amid pandemic
In an effort to promote social distancing, the poetry readings will be broadcast this year on Brunswick’s local television channel.
After five years, Big E’s burritos in Brunswick will close May 8
According to owner Katie Winglass the decision to close was not related to COVID-19.
Brunswick schools on track to reopen to in-person learning Thursday
Students were forced into remote learning because of a lack of bus drivers due to COVID.
In photos: Breweries of the Midcoast
Craft beer is a staple element of Maine’s culture, and the Midcoast region is no exception. According to the Maine Brewers Guild, a nonprofit that promotes Maine’s beer industry, as of early 2020 there are around 155 active breweries in the state.
With too many bus drivers quarantined, Brunswick schools go remote
In a letter to the community, Superintendent Phil Potenziano said that the schools are scheduled to return in-person on Thursday, April 29.
Award-winning podcaster Alvin Hall to present at Brunswick library
During the fireside webinar, Hall will discuss his 10-episode podcast series, “Driving the Green Book.”
COVID-19 outbreak grows at Brunswick High School
Brunswick High School currently has four active cases of COVID-19.