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 5, 2021

In photos: A sign of hope at Curtis Memorial Library

Artist Charlie Hewitt recently donated one of his ‘HOPEFUL’ electric signs to the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick.
Published
April 4, 2021

Brunswick library’s new ‘hopeful’ sign is here to stay

Artist Charlie Hewitt recently decided to donate the sign to Curtis Memorial Library, where it was loaned and on display during the winter.
Published
April 1, 2021

After their busiest year on record, Mid Coast Hunger eyes expansion

In the soup kitchen, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program served over 64,000 meals in 2020, which represents a 56 percent increase over 2019.
Published
March 31, 2021

After years of preparation, Brunswick’s Graham Road Landfill closes

The town council will decide April 5 on whether to partner with Portland-based ecomaine.
Published
March 30, 2021

With the real-estate market booming, three prominent properties for sale in Brunswick

The properties include Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern, Dairy Frost and the Brunswick Inn.
Published
March 29, 2021

Portland company builds second underwater power generator at Brunswick Landing for Alaskan village

The Maine-based company’s device will assist the first one in meeting up to 90% of the energy needs for Igiugig Village.
Published
March 28, 2021

Brunswick gives final approval for 15-acre solar array off Old Portland Road

If the project organizers can acquire the last two state permits, and pass the grid connection process, construction would begin in early 2022.
Published
March 25, 2021

Lights are on for summer service at Brunswick’s Fat Boy

The staple Brunswick drive-in restaurant opened for the season on Thursday.
Published
March 25, 2021

Despite pushback, Freeport plans to bring high school back in-person five days

According to a survey, 71% of teachers preferred delaying the start of five days per week in-class instruction.
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March 24, 2021

Bill would fund $3 million for 24-hour homeless shelters across Maine, potentially aid Brunswick’s Tedford Housing

If approved, Tedford Housing could apply through the Maine State Housing Authority to potentially receive funding for the construction of a new shelter with expanded capacity.