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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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Brunswick veterans help Sen. King shape goals for new committee assignment
Dozens of Maine veterans and veterans advocates shared their concerns and ideas to improve life for former members of the armed services with Sen. Angus King Monday, days after the lawmaker announced he would be joining the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2023
Harpswell’s growing payroll and utilities budget could be bellwether for other Midcoast towns
Harpswell’s $6.9 million 2023 budget proposal includes hikes to cover the rising cost of salaries and utilities, economic factors other Midcoast town leaders expect to come up in their own budget processes.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2023
Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement project out for bid
MDOT began advertising the Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement project for construction bids after the Federal Highway Administration again agreed that rehabilitating the 90-year-old structure would be infeasible due to high costs.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Federal funds could spur long-sought Midcoast bike path
Local town leaders and cycling advocates are renewing a push to connect Brunswick, West Bath and Bath with a safe, bikeable path.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
Maine births ticked up in 2021 but still lag far behind national average
Maine’s fertility rate rose 1.4% in 2021 after a steep drop during the first year of the pandemic, but the state still ranks near the back of the pack nationally.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2023
Brunswick celebrates ‘rockstar’ poet after pandemic hiatus
Brunswick’s annual Longfellow Days returns in February after a 2-year hiatus, offering locals the chance to celebrate one of the Midcoast’s most influential figures and to enjoy contemporary poetry.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Pending sale of 25-unit Topsham apartment complex would weaken affordability restrictions
Twenty-five apartments in Topsham could soon lose some of their affordability requirements, vexing affordable housing advocates who say the government should do more to keep those restrictions in place.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2023
L.L. Bean announces $50 million upgrades to Freeport campus
The company announced plans Wednesday for a makeover of its flagship store and campus in Freeport.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Wayfair set to leave Brunswick Landing
Brunswick Landing’s largest employer, Wayfair, confirmed Tuesday it will not renew the lease on its last Maine office after most local employees shifted to remote work during the pandemic.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2023
Freeport debates future of Hedgehog Mountain
Proponents of a proposed system of mountain bike trails on Freeport’s Hedgehog Mountain say the project would support local businesses, but residents disagree over the potential environmental impact.
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