C. Thacher Carter

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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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Missing 4-month-old puppy reunited with owner in Durham

by C. Thacher Carter January 25, 2022January 26, 2022

‘Our community never gave up,’ said Sierra Kenkel, the dog’s owner. ‘People have been out early, late, they took days off work. I mean, it’s just incredible.’

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Community comes together in support of Brunswick teacher battling cancer

by C. Thacher Carter January 25, 2022January 26, 2022

A fundraiser will be held on Jan. 27 at Bolos restaurant to support the family of Amanda Cohen, a local woman who received a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this month.

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Freeport leaders release statement after alleged civil rights violation in town

by C. Thacher Carter January 25, 2022January 26, 2022

‘While we may like to imagine that our town is free of racism and other hate crimes, times like these remind us that there is still work to be done,’ read a statement from the council chair and vice chair on Tuesday.

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Midcoast organizations join forces to address farm labor shortage

by C. Thacher Carter January 24, 2022January 25, 2022

A new program launched by the Merrymeeting Food Council aims to increase accessibility and participation within the Midcoast’s agricultural workforce.

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Durham community rallies in search of missing puppy

by C. Thacher Carter January 21, 2022January 24, 2022

Layla, a 4-month-old black lab-hound mix, ran off on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

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Midcoast animal welfare groups see uptick in donations from Betty White Challenge

by C. Thacher Carter January 20, 2022January 21, 2022

Midcoast Humane, Passion for Pets Rescue and Paw in the Door Maine Cat Rescue all reported donation spikes in memory of Betty White.

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Brunswick animal shelter shakes up leadership

by C. Thacher Carter January 19, 2022January 24, 2022

Midcoast Humane announced Wednesday that Jess Townsend, who was serving as the organization’s interim executive director, will now fill the role permanently.