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
May 27, 2021

Bowdoinham man recounts heroism of late cousin who earned prestigious military award

The Navy Cross is the second highest military award in the US Navy and US Marine Corps’ for sailors and marines.
Published
May 26, 2021

Police: Alabama man arrested in Brunswick for domestic aggravated assault

Larry Radcliff, 51, was arrested Sunday at the Relax Inn on Pleasant Street.
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May 24, 2021

Cock-a-doodle-don’t: Brunswick incident illustrates Maine’s rooster abandonment problem

A 20-pound rooster was saved from a dumpster in Brunswick last week. Unfortunately, not all abandoned roosters are so lucky as to be rescued.
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May 23, 2021

Freeport police adopt new device to find wanderers

Last week, Freeport police received Project Lifesaver training, giving the department a new tool to find people who wander off due to cognitive conditions.
Published
May 18, 2021

Brunswick family hosts largest Civil War reenactment unit in Maine

Three generations of one Brunswick family participated in and helped organize the 3rd Maine Infantry Company A’s first encampment training of the season.
Published
May 15, 2021

West Bath man killed in Auburn motorcycle crash

Roger Chessey, 72, of West Bath was pronounced dead at the scene.
Published
May 9, 2021

Bowdoin College students publish COVID-19 themed children’s book

The story follows a girl named Charlie who, despite the difficulties of social isolation, remote classes and itchy face masks, learns from her mother how staying home in itself can be a superpower.
Published
May 9, 2021

Robber hits Camden National Bank, suspect remains at large

Police had no new updates on the robbery as of Monday morning.
Published
May 6, 2021

Bowdoin resident appointed first female commander of Maine National Guard combat engineer company

“The company is opening up and it’s not based on gender anymore, it’s based on what an individual can do,” said 1st Lt. Ellen Morrison.
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May 2, 2021

Six Brunswick organizations included in $1 million grant for vulnerable Mainers

The organizations include Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine, Tedford Housing, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, Volunteers of America Northern New England and Growing to Give.