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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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Jonesport may decide fate of Brunswick rocket company’s proposed launch site by May
After enacting a six-month ban on commercial rocket use in December, Jonesport is now working to arrive at a final decision on whether to permit bluShift Aerospace’s roughly $2 million launch site proposal.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Community comes together in support of Brunswick teacher battling cancer
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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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
Midcoast animal welfare groups see uptick in donations from Betty White Challenge
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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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Freeport OKs 30-day mask mandate for all indoor public spaces
The rules apply to businesses like restaurants, shopping outlets and grocery stores as well as public transportation.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2022
Some local businesses report unruly customers in wake of Brunswick mask mandate
While some business owners view the town’s masking requirement as a weight off their shoulders, others report of disgruntled customers and concerns that the mandate might affect sales.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Anticipating COVID uptick, Bowdoin College to start spring semester with remote learning
The college announced Monday that the first week of classes will be held remotely to ensure an equitable start of the semester for those who are quarantined with the virus.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
Groups claim ‘alarming levels’ of ‘forever chemicals’ found in Brunswick
A Maine Department of Environmental Protection project manager said that while the findings shouldn’t be dismissed, the testing method used by the local groups is not in line with state standards.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
Police voiced frustration with Brunswick school officials during hazing investigation
‘… it became clear that the school department had no intention on turning over the items requested in the subpoena in a timely manner,’ Detective Chris Balestra wrote in his report.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2021
New seafood cookbook ‘Catch’ to benefit Maine fishermen nonprofit
Proceeds from the cookbook will benefit the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, particularly programs that aim to feed hungry Mainers and promote mental health among commercial fishermen.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2021
Brunswick schools review policy in wake of reported hazing incident among football players
School officials are looking to implement an anonymous reporting tool to collect data and gain awareness on future allegations in the district.
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