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
September 22, 2022

Construction delay cramps Harpswell charter school ahead of renewal vote

The Maine Charter School Commission will hold a public hearing at Harpswell Coastal Academy at 4:30 on September 29 as it considers the school’s charter renewal application.
Published
September 22, 2022

Nonprofit plans Brunswick, Bath vigils to combat human trafficking

The Salvation Army Bath/Brunswick Corps’ C.R.O.W.N.S. program will host to events this Sunday to raise awareness of human trafficking in Maine.
Published
September 21, 2022

A busy week in the push to boost Freeport housing options

A public workshop, a parking ordinance change and the grand opening of The Residences at Crosstree could help Freeport build momentum in its effort to develop more housing and revitalize its downtown, officials say.
Published
September 20, 2022

Brunswick library fights censorship during Banned Books Week

Community members of all ages will share excerpts from frequently banned books during a Readout from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Curtis Memorial Library, part of the library’s Banned Books Week programming.
Published
September 19, 2022

Brunswick nonprofit fundraiser to help educate inmates across U.S.

College Guild, a Brunswick nonprofit that provides free educational courses to prisoners around the country, will host a fundraiser Thursday at 5 p.m.
Published
September 18, 2022

Midcoast school districts struggle with substitute bus driver, teacher shortage

By enlisting substitute teachers, bus drivers, custodians and more to paper over vacancies in permanent positions, school districts have depleted their stock of workers available to fill in on short notice for sick employees.
Published
September 15, 2022

Dungeons & Dragons group brings fantasy to life at Brunswick library

Curtis Memorial Library’s Wednesday afternoon beginner Dungeons & Dragons group has been a hit, according to librarian Jocelyn Kelly.
Published
September 15, 2022

Dungeons & Dragons group brings fantasy to life at Brunswick library

Curtis Memorial Library’s Wednesday afternoon beginner Dungeons & Dragons group has been a hit, according to librarian Jocelyn Kelly.
Published
September 14, 2022

Bath Housing announces plans for 18 new affordable housing units

Maine State Housing Authority funds will support the construction of the two-bedroom units, which will be rented to households making no more than 80% of the Sagadahoc County median income.
Published
September 13, 2022

Brunswick peak-bagger conquers Scottish hiking challenge

Brunswick resident Peter Chingos finished a 28-year quest to climb 282 Scottish Munros on August 31, making him one of just a handful of Americans to complete the feat.