John Terhune

Press Herald

John reports on police and crime for the Press Herald. He previously covered the cities of Bath and Brunswick for the Times Record and was a staff writer for The Forecaster. A former Waterville Panther, John returned to Maine after studying philosophy at Middlebury College in Vermont and journalism at Boston University. When he’s not writing about Maine communities, John spends his time practicing yoga, organizing games of Survivor and obsessively following the Red Sox farm system.

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Published
February 13, 2023

Heating fuel Valentine’s promotion warms hearts of Midcoast suppliers, residents

Local heating supplier M.W. Sewall is one of 10 companies across the state participating in this year’s Fuel Your Love campaign, which will offer residents thousands of gallons of free heating fuel.
Published
February 12, 2023

Brunswick’s new fire station brings key comforts, safety upgrades

After more than 100 years at Town Hall Place, the Brunswick Fire Department is adjusting to its new station, designed with firefighters’ comfort and safety in mind.
Published
February 9, 2023

First major wave of Freeport’s Downtown Vision projects pitched to Town Council

The Freeport Town Council heard presentations on a dozen high-priority Downtown Vision Plan projects Tuesday evening, the total cost of which could reach several million dollars.
Published
February 7, 2023

Brunswick recreation complex could bring families, money to town

The Brunswick Town Council OK’d spending $1.12 million to construct the first pieces of the Midcoast Athletic and Recreation Complex, a multi-million-dollar set of courts, fields and other recreation amenities that supporters hope will draw families and spending to town.
Published
February 6, 2023

Brunswick veterans help Sen. King shape goals for new committee assignment

Dozens of Maine veterans and veterans advocates shared their concerns and ideas to improve life for former members of the armed services with Sen. Angus King Monday, days after the lawmaker announced he would be joining the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Published
February 5, 2023

Harpswell’s growing payroll and utilities budget could be bellwether for other Midcoast towns

Harpswell’s $6.9 million 2023 budget proposal includes hikes to cover the rising cost of salaries and utilities, economic factors other Midcoast town leaders expect to come up in their own budget processes.
Published
February 4, 2023

Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement project out for bid

MDOT began advertising the Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement project for construction bids after the Federal Highway Administration again agreed that rehabilitating the 90-year-old structure would be infeasible due to high costs.
Published
February 2, 2023

Federal funds could spur long-sought Midcoast bike path

Local town leaders and cycling advocates are renewing a push to connect Brunswick, West Bath and Bath with a safe, bikeable path.
Published
January 31, 2023

Maine births ticked up in 2021 but still lag far behind national average

Maine’s fertility rate rose 1.4% in 2021 after a steep drop during the first year of the pandemic, but the state still ranks near the back of the pack nationally.
Published
January 30, 2023

Brunswick celebrates ‘rockstar’ poet after pandemic hiatus

Brunswick’s annual Longfellow Days returns in February after a 2-year hiatus, offering locals the chance to celebrate one of the Midcoast’s most influential figures and to enjoy contemporary poetry.