The Maine Highland Games returned to Thomas Point Beach over the weekend after taking the year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
C. Thacher Carter
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.
For Midcoast veterans, the outcome in Afghanistan is not black and white
“The reality on the ground is you don’t really understand a place like Afghanistan until you’ve served there,” said Doug Livermore, an Afghanistan War veteran and Brunswick High School graduate.
Brunswick Landing gears up for Blue Angels airshow
Only 10,000 tickets per day sold for this year’s airshow, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bowdoin College prepares to bring back all students, a first since pandemic began
Bowdoin College officials say that the vaccination rate among students and staff is nearing 100%.
Pizza, bubble tea and croissants: What to know about the new eateries coming to Brunswick
New eateries are slated to open in Brunswick in the coming months.
National Wildlife Federation showcases Maine photographer’s work on holiday cards
Glenn Michaels’ photo of a pelican is being featured on the National Wildlife Federation’s holiday card along with other merchandise this year.
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to debut new digs in Brunswick
After beginning two new programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association plans to cut the ribbon for the new Pleasant Street location on Aug. 12.
Brunswick moves closer to acquiring long sought-after, historic shoreline for public use
The price is set at $504,000, and the town hopes to fund the purchase through grants and other fundraising efforts.
Bath man indicted on charges of child pornography, solicitation of a child
Steven T. Lunn is facing one count of Possession of Sexually Explicit Materials and one count of Solicitation of a Child to Commit a Prohibited Act.
Signs belonging to Frank J. Wood Bridge preservation group vandalized, stolen
The signs belonged to Friends of the Frank J. Wood Bridge, involved in a legal battle to preserve the landmark.