Jason Claffey

Times Record

Jason Claffey is a reporter covering the Brunswick and Bath area for The Times Record. He graduated from Boston University with a communications degree and started his journalism career in 2005 in the sports department of The Boston Globe. Since 2007, he has covered local, state and national news in the Northeast for several publications.

Latest

Published
February 13, 2024

Brunswick school board wants public input on budget plan

The initial Brunswick School Department budget plan calls for the elimination of a special education program and 10.5 full-time equivalent staff positions.
Published
February 13, 2024

Brunswick businesses eligible for new energy efficiency loans

Brunswick officials approved an agreement with Efficiency Maine to offer businesses more cost-effective energy efficiency loans.
Published
February 12, 2024

Brunswick lawmaker proposes property tax relief bill

Rep. Dan Ankeles said his bill aims to help commercial fishermen and mobile home owners.
Published
February 12, 2024

Midcoast state representatives running for reelection

Democrats Allison Hepler of Woolwich and Sally Cluchey of Bowdoinham announced their reelection campaigns.
Published
February 11, 2024

Bath hires firm to oversee construction of new fire station

Colliers, an international real estate firm, will serve as project manager for the new fire station, expected to cost $16.5 million and be completed by mid-2026.
Published
February 11, 2024

Local lawmaker’s bill to encourage mobile homes in Maine advances

State Rep. Cheryl Golek, who represents Harpswell and part of Brunswick, proposed a bill that would allow mobile homes on single-family lots.
Published
February 9, 2024

Father-son duo accused of painting antisemitic graffiti face more charges in Brunswick

William Deary and his son, Hayden, allegedly painted swastikas and a racial slur on speed limit signs in Cook’s Corner, according to Brunswick police.
Published
February 8, 2024

Brunswick schools budget calls for job cuts, elimination of special education program

The $54.6 million budget represents a 3% increase in spending; officials cited higher enrollment and teacher salaries as cost drivers.
Published
February 8, 2024

Harpswell man, son accused of painting antisemitic graffiti

Authorities said the vandalism by William Deary and his son, Hayden, could qualify as a hate crime.
Published
February 7, 2024

Maine Yankee, Wiscasset clash over nuclear waste site taxes with millions at stake

Maine Yankee was granted an environmental exemption to avoid paying property taxes on its Wiscasset nuclear storage facility that the town valued at nearly $94 million.