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 13, 2023

Predatory beetles unleashed to fight tree-killing invasive insect in Brunswick

The hemlock woolly adelgid, which attacks hemlock trees, has been spreading up Maine’s coast and farther inland.
Published
June 13, 2023

Fire breaks out at Brunswick power-equipment dealer

The fire broke out at Chad Little Outdoor Power Equipment on Pleasant Street Tuesday.
Published
June 13, 2023

Investigator finds cooking accident sparked Brunswick apartment blaze

The fire heavily damaged five apartments at the Perryman Village housing development Sunday.
Published
June 11, 2023

‘Your class has brought us respect and admiration’: 156 graduate from Brunswick High

Brunswick High School’s graduating class completed 9,576 hours of community service, according to Principal Troy Henninger.
Published
June 11, 2023

‘Take more risks,’ Sen. King urges Mt. Ararat graduates

U.S. Sen. Angus King made a surprise appearance at the Mt. Ararat High School graduation Sunday.
Published
June 11, 2023

Morse High School graduates urged to embark on journey of self-discovery

Morse High School’s 148-member senior class celebrated graduation Sunday.
Published
June 11, 2023

$41.7M Bath-area school budget up for vote Tuesday

Voters in Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg and Arrowsic will decide whether to approve the school district budget.
Published
June 11, 2023

Brunswick Pride shines again

Hundreds turned out for the second annual Brunswick Pride Festival on the Town Mall Saturday afternoon.
Published
June 11, 2023

Brunswick schools superintendent awarded contract extension, pay hike

Phil Potenziano was awarded a 4% raise, increasing his salary to $155,438.
Published
June 9, 2023

Bath shipyard union hints at willingness to strike again ahead of contract negotiations

Defense analysts caution another strike could be ‘disastrous’ for the shipyard.