Brunswick may continue to contract with Casella at an estimated $803,391 a year, and sign on with ecomaine for an additional $493,475.
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.
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Brunswick-based nonprofit surpasses 200,000 donated seafood meals
The program has helped feed hungry Mainers and finance local fishermen through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Freeport to host walk for downtown vision plan on Saturday
Freeport will be hosting a town walk for the public on Saturday as part of the Freeport Downtown Vision Plan. The walk will start at Harraseeket Inn and be lead by members of a consulting group hired by Freeport, called Principle, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. According to Councilor Tawni Whitney, the project is seeking public input […]
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Midcoast Humane seeks donations for damaged surgical van, tree clean up
The animal shelter sustained a minimum loss of $3,800 from the windstorm on March 2.
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Brunswick School Board votes to increase in-person learning amid pandemic
The school district has had 45 cases of COVID-19, 44 of which are recovered.
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Medical marijuana growers nudge Freeport to adopt recreational pot cultivation ordinance
In January, the town decided to wait unit the state finalized rules. Now, the two medical growers in Freeport are asking for the local OK again.
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Brunswick to acquire robot for police, fire departments
The town obtained the device at no cost.
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Midcoast pubs and breweries prepare for return of St. Patrick’s Day festivities, despite pandemic
Despite COVID restrictions, bar owners said this will be a better year for what’s traditionally an extremely busy holiday.
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In photos: The cats and dogs of Midcoast Humane
Most or all of the animals pictured are looking for new homes.
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Despite fewer pet adoptions in 2020, animal rescue services report a spike in interest during the pandemic
Both Midcoast Humane and Passion for Pets Rescue reported a noticeable increase in adoption interest during the COVID-19 pandemic.