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
February 24, 2022

Bowdoin College to give all students Apple devices at no extra cost

In an effort to provide equal access to technology and level the academic playing field at Bowdoin College, all students will receive a 13-inch MacBook, iPad mini and Apple Pencil at no additional cost beginning in fall 2022.
Published
February 24, 2022

Brunswick police, veterans to collect irreparable flags for retirement service

The public is invited to drop off flags worn beyond repair at the police department between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Published
February 23, 2022

New Hampshire man charged after road rage incident in Brunswick

Brunswick police say they have charged a New Hampshire man on Wednesday in connection with a road rage incident in which he allegedly pointed a gun at another driver. Curtis Coker, 52, of Weare, now faces charges of criminal threatening and criminal mischief. Police say the department received numerous 911 calls around 9 a.m. reporting […]
Published
February 23, 2022

Brunswick repeals indoor mask mandate

Brunswick councilors voted unanimously on Tuesday to remove the townwide indoor masking requirement effective immediately.
Published
February 22, 2022

L.L. Bean, MaineHealth rank high on Forbes 2022 list of best U.S. employers

Freeport-based retailer L.L. Bean was ranked No. 35 on Forbes 2022 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list.
Published
February 21, 2022

Brunswick expected to delay hearing on proposal banning the sale of flavored tobacco products

According to Brunswick Town Councilor Dan Ankeles, the town will be unable to hold the hearing scheduled for Tuesday “because of questions raised as to whether the town has fully complied with Maine’s statutory requirements around public notice.”
Published
February 21, 2022

In Photos: Midcoast Humane preps for move into renovated, multimillion-dollar shelter

The executive director of the Brunswick-based animal shelter said Friday that she is hopeful the move into the new Industrial Parkway facility will happen around the end of April.
Published
February 20, 2022

In Photos: Brunswick unveils upgraded welcome center for local immigrant community

Brunswick unveiled an upgraded and expanded welcome center on Friday designed to help recent immigrants adjusting to life in town. The center is located inside the parks and recreation building at Brunswick Landing. It was first established by the town in 2019 as a setting for newly arrived asylum seekers — primarily from Angola and […]
Published
February 19, 2022

Brunswick man charged with terrorizing after 5-hour police standoff

Police arrested a Brunswick man Saturday after he allegedly threatened to blow up his mobile home, sparking a police standoff on Linnell Circle. Officers initially went to the home around 9 a.m. for a welfare check, when Joshua Bailey, 36, allegedly poured accelerants inside his residence and showed officers through the window that he was […]
Published
February 18, 2022

Tensions boil over as parents rail against mask mandate at Freeport-area school board meeting

Approximately 18 community members turned out to voice concerns about the indoor mask mandate at the Regional School Unit 5 board meeting on Wednesday.