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 9, 2023

Wiscasset valedictorian: ‘I’ve wanted to help my community from when I was a little girl’

Carolyn Potter, the valedictorian of Wiscasset Middle High School’s senior class, wants to continue her family’s tradition as first responders.
Published
June 9, 2023

Paving the way from Bath to D.C.

Morse High School valedictorian Natalie Emmerson’s goal is to work on Capitol Hill — and she’s well on her way.
Published
June 9, 2023

Shared success at Brunswick High School

Hannah Wilkoff and Amelia Donsbach were named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2023.
Published
June 8, 2023

Bath property taxes set to rise 4% after budget passage

Property taxes for a home valued at $300,000 in Bath would increase about $250.
Published
June 8, 2023

Bath council approves new police contract with raises

The new Bath police union contract includes pay raises this year and next year.
Published
June 7, 2023

Pingree celebrates federal funding for new Brunswick recreation complex

Brunswick was awarded nearly $500,000 for the Midcoast Athletic and Recreation Complex, which will feature pickleball courts, a skatepark and a walking trail.
Published
June 7, 2023

Brunswick officials float Maquoit Bay pollution study

The Town Council established a task force to organize a water-quality study of Maquoit Bay.
Published
June 6, 2023

Cost of new Brunswick athletic complex jumps nearly 50%

The Brunswick Town Council approved extra funding for the Midcoast Athletic and Recreation Complex, which will feature pickleball courts and a skatepark.
Published
June 6, 2023

Brunswick officials plan carrot-stick approach to affordable housing

A proposed ordinance would require some rentals be priced cheaper and incentivize developers to build more if units are priced affordably.
Published
June 4, 2023

Brunswick Downtown Association executive director retiring

Debora King has served as executive director of the Brunswick Downtown Association since 2012.