The store manager hopes the new location at Cooks Corner can contribute to the town’s larger mission to revitalize the commercial area.
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.
Reductions in Brunswick budget drops proposed tax hike to 5.4%
The council adjusted the proposed tax rate and approved a location for the June 8 school budget referendum.
Proposed short-term rental rules stir controversy in Freeport
Town officials, who have grappled with a proposed ordinance, have scheduled a public hearing for April 27.
Freeport’s Desert of Maine to open in May with significant off-season upgrades
The improvements are part of the ‘desert’s’ long-term revitalization plan, which includes ecology tours, mini golf, luxury cabins and a performing arts center.
Durham resident crowned Mrs. Maine America, to compete nationally in Las Vegas
Last weekend Durham resident Alecia Jack took the crown in her first pageant ever.
Freeport-area school district to spend $145,000 on bonuses for some employees
The Board of Directors unanimously approved the $300 end-of-year gift Wednesday.
Brunswick police launch kids recreation program to combat pandemic isolation
Activities range from boating and hiking to archery and four-wheeling.
Durham takes first step to resolve contradictory $3.6 million budget vote
Durham select board members took the first step at Tuesday’s meeting to resolve the $3.6 million municipal budget, which was left up in the air after last week’s contradictory town vote. “The town approved in the spending articles a total amount to be raised greater than the levy limit and said ‘no’ to raising the […]
Downeaster to return Brunswick-to-Boston rail service to pre-COVID levels
The expanded schedule will include a new southbound train that will depart Brunswick mid-morning and a new northbound train that will depart Boston mid-afternoon.
With J&J vaccine paused, Mid Coast Hospital vaccine clinic not anticipating issues
Officials at the Mid Coast Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Brunswick Landing are not anticipating any setbacks as a result of the federal recommendation to pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. MaineHealth’s Associate Vice President of System Communications and Public Affairs John Porter said that the Brunswick Landing clinic has not used […]