C. Thacher Carter

Times Record

Thacher Carter covers general news for Brunswick and Freeport. After growing up in York, Maine, Thacher graduated in 2020 from St. Lawrence University, where he earned a degree in English and Environmental Studies. Before beginning at The Times Record, Thacher worked four seasons for the Appalachian Mountain Club's High-Mountain Huts in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Thacher now resides in Portland.

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Published
May 15, 2021

West Bath man killed in Auburn motorcycle crash

Roger Chessey, 72, of West Bath was pronounced dead at the scene.
Published
May 14, 2021

Brunswick officials adopt $75 million budget

$50.6 million of the $75 million budgeted spending will be sourced from taxpayers.
Published
May 13, 2021

With expanded vaccine eligibility, Midcoast schools set up clinics before summer

Brunswick School Department, Regional School Unit 1 and Regional School Unit 5 each announced plans to host school-based vaccine clinics next week, following a larger statewide trend.
Published
May 12, 2021

Q&A with Times Record columnist David Treadwell on his new ‘flash fiction’ book

In the new book “A Flash Fiction Exchange Between Methuselah and the Maiden,” Treadwell and Bowdoin College senior Anneka Williams wrote 60 short stories, all 1,000 words or less.
Published
May 12, 2021

Lisbon council sends $18 million school budget to voters

The overall property tax rate, however, is expected to decrease by about 25 cents.
Published
May 12, 2021

Brunswick schools will offer students free COVID-19 shots beginning next week

The first shot will be administered May 20 and the second shot will be administered June 10.
Published
May 11, 2021

Durham appoints first-ever town manager

The position was added after the town has experienced significant growth over several years, according to a selectman.
Published
May 11, 2021

Durham will hold special town meeting to sort out contradictory budget vote

The special town meeting will take place at 9 a.m. May 22 outside the town office.
Published
May 10, 2021

Topsham-Brunswick cancels Memorial Day parade for second year due to pandemic

Similar to last year, a virtual event will be offered in its place.
Published
May 9, 2021

Bowdoin College students publish book to help kids understand the pandemic

The story follows a girl named Charlie who, despite the difficulties of social isolation, remote classes and itchy face masks, learns from her mother how staying home can be a superpower.