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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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
Topsham construction company’s relocation proposal again draws heat from locals
After pulling similar proposals from Planning Board consideration multiple times in the past five years, Crooker Construction has brought a zoning change request to the Select Board in hopes of getting permission to move its asphalt batch plant from Lewiston Road to a separate property near the company’s rock quarry on River Road.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Veteran companionship group sees need in Midcoast
Vet to Vet Maine, which pairs former service members with peer companions, is hoping to find more volunteers in the Midcoast.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2023
Fitness centers look beyond January membership surge
Several proposals for athletics complexes in the Midcoast may move forward in 2023, while existing spaces like the Bath Family YMCA are adjusting offerings to hook “lifelong members.”
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2023
Freeport’s electrification rebate among coming boons for the eco-conscious
A home energy solutions workshop at the Freeport Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 25 will help educate residents about electrification rebate programs offered through the Town of Freeport, Efficiency Maine and the federal government.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2023
In search of police officers, Freeport offers a pay bump
The Freeport Town Council has approved significant raises across police department staff.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Former Brunswick councilor pleads not guilty to child porn charges
An attorney representing Christopher Watkinson claimed Wednesday that the former Brunswick town councilor had accidentally accessed three explicit images in June 2021 and intended to turn them over to authorities.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Local libraries look to changing post-pandemic future
While visits to most local libraries lagged behind pre-pandemic levels in 2022, librarians have developed new programs to serve the changing needs of their communities.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
Brunswick special election to fill council seat vacated after indictment, resignation
Brunswick will hold a special election on Feb. 28 to fill the District 5 seat formerly held by Chris Watkinson on the Town Council.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2022
Slate of parties across Midcoast to usher in new year
Kids and adults can celebrate the start of 2023 at the many New Year’s Eve parties around the Midcoast this weekend.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
‘Après COVID,’ Maine skiers continue to flock to the slopes
Ski industry experts say early signs point to another strong year after a record-breaking 2021-22 season.
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