Jason Claffey

Times Record

Jason Claffey is a reporter covering the Brunswick and Bath area for The Times Record. He graduated from Boston University with a communications degree and started his journalism career in 2005 in the sports department of The Boston Globe. Since 2007, he has covered local, state and national news in the Northeast for several publications.

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Published
June 20, 2023

Brunswick voters approve $52.9M school budget

The school budget contributes 4.8% to the town’s projected 7.4% property tax hike, the largest in years.
Published
June 20, 2023

Bowdoin College reimbursed nearly $1.4M for coronavirus testing

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has reimbursed Maine more than $282 million for coronavirus-related expenses.
Published
June 20, 2023

After Brunswick fire, fundraisers and donation drive benefit families who ‘lost everything’

A June 11 fire at the Perryman Village housing development destroyed five apartments.
Published
June 19, 2023

Brunswick schools hires new finance director

Lesley Wysocki, who is director of finance and operations for a school system in Connecticut, will replace Kelly Wentworth.
Published
June 18, 2023

Bath hosts its first Pride Festival

Hundreds attended the first Bath Pride Festival at Waterfront Park Friday.
Published
June 18, 2023

Man sets fire in Brunswick motel, leading to drug, child endangerment charges, police say

Police said they arrested Daniel Blair, of Rumford, and Caitlin Smith, of Brunswick.
Published
June 15, 2023

Striking Brunswick coffee shop workers dig in

Little Dog Coffee Shop workers said they are prepared to strike indefinitely, while the owner said he is considering selling the business.
Published
June 15, 2023

Brunswick voters to decide on $52.9 million school budget

If approved, the school budget would contribute to a 7.4% property tax hike.
Published
June 14, 2023

Wiscasset voters OK marijuana shops

Wiscasset will allow recreational and medical marijuana stores for the first time.
Published
June 14, 2023

Voters approve $47 million Bath-area school budget

Voters in Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg and Arrowsic approved the budget, which will have about a 3.5% property tax impact.