Artist Charlie Hewitt recently donated one of his ‘HOPEFUL’ electric signs to the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lights are on for summer service at Brunswick’s Fat Boy
The staple Brunswick drive-in restaurant opened for the season on Thursday.
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.
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.