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
April 13, 2021

Bowdoin College expects $3.5 million increase in financial aid budget

The increase in financial aid will be distributed with an emphasis on low and middle-income families.
Published
April 12, 2021

Brunswick’s proposed budget could raise property tax rate by 6%

While still early in the process, the combined increase from school, town and county budgets could result in a net property tax hike of $3.55 million from last year.
Published
April 11, 2021

BluShift Aerospace opens $1 million crowdfunding campaign, starts building next rocket

The Brunswick-based rocket company successfully launched its first rocket back in January.
Published
April 8, 2021

Brunswick’s Bank of America branch temporarily closed due to COVID-19

Brunswick’s Bank of America branch at 110 Maine St. is temporarily closed because of concerns surrounding COVID-19. According to a company statement, the closure is intended to keep employees and clients healthy and safe. The bank is monitoring local conditions and plans to reopen “as soon as it is safe to do so.” A spokesperson said […]
Published
April 8, 2021

Durham vote puts $3.6 million proposed municipal budget in limbo

Monday’s vote in Durham to determine the fate of the town’s $3.6 million proposed municipal budget “produced contradictory results,” according to a statement from the select board. The vote was held in place of the annual town meeting, which was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Residents approved all of the spending articles on the ballot […]
Published
April 8, 2021

Bowdoin breaks ground on new arctic center in Brunswick

The new facility in Brunswick is expected to be complete in November 2022.
Published
April 7, 2021

Bowdoin students, faculty seek better anti-Asian violence response from college

Some Bowdoin College community members hope more long-term work will be done.
Published
April 6, 2021

Brunswick council votes to sign 10-year contract with ecomaine for waste disposal

The combined cost of the contracts using ecomaine and Casella Waste Systems would be about $1.29 million a year.
Published
April 5, 2021

With Mainers 16-plus soon eligible for vaccine, Mid Coast Hospital clinic expects a surge in demand

As of Monday, the clinic has administered a total of 34,298 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 14,617 being second doses.
Published
April 5, 2021

Durham to hold vote on $3.6 million town budget April 6

Voting take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Durham AMVETS Post 13.