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
November 9, 2022

Democrat Paulhus cruises to victory in Bath

Incumbent Sean Paulhus earned 70% of the vote to defeat Republican candidate Jason Desjardin in Tuesday’s race for Maine House District 50, according to unofficial election results.
Published
November 9, 2022

Sachs credits District 102 win to legislative achievements

Democrat Melanie Sachs once again defeated James Finegan Jr. in Tuesday’s House District 102 race, according to unofficial results.
Published
November 9, 2022

Republican Galletta edges Breen in tight District 98 race

Republican Joseph Galletta captured 52% of the vote to edge competitor Orion Breen in a race to represent House District 98, according to unofficial election results.
Published
November 8, 2022

Brunswick wants to buy 283 acres, halting controversial housing development proposal

After extending a development moratorium designed to protect Brunswick’s fragile coastal ecosystem, the Town Council unveiled plans to purchase 283 acres of land near Maquoit Bay on Monday evening.
Published
November 6, 2022

High-speed internet finally booting up in Georgetown

Nearly two years after its founding, Georgetown Broadband finally succeeded in bringing high-speed internet to some residents’ homes last month.
Published
November 3, 2022

Bath candidates look to make area more affordable

Bath voters will choose between incumbent Sean Paulhus and Republican challenger Jason Desjardins when the two square off on Nov. 8 in a race to represent House District 50.
Published
November 3, 2022

Ski swaps offer Midcoast residents bargains and community

Ski swaps in Brunswick and Freeport this weekend will provide a great opportunity for newbies and experts alike to score a bargain on winter sports gear, according to organizers.
Published
November 2, 2022

District 102 preview: Sachs and Finegan meet in Freeport rematch

Maine House District 48 Rep. Melanie Sachs aims to repeat her 2020 victory over financial professional Jay Finegan when the two Freeport natives square off on Election Day.
Published
November 2, 2022

House District 101 preview: Arford, facing Republican challenger, hopes to win second term, combat housing shortage

Incumbent Poppy Arford hopes to combat Brunswick’s housing shortage after winning a race for the newly drawn House District 101, but first she must defeat Republican newcomer Ravi Jackson on Election Day.
Published
November 1, 2022

After years of dipping into own pocket, Brunswick teacher surprised with free classroom supplies

After several years of dipping into her own paycheck to stock her fifth grade classroom, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School teacher Erin Deschesne won $500 worth of school supplies from education company Teach Starter Tuesday.