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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PublishedSeptember 28, 2022
Wastewater data suggests creeping COVID-19 levels in Midcoast
Though COVID-19 case counts have remained flat, wastewater data suggests concentrations of the virus are on the rise in Brunswick and Bath.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Brunswick community kitchen cuts into food system inefficiencies
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program’s new Community Kitchen allows non-profits and businesses temporary access to commercial appliances, which the organization says will reduce food insecurity and improve the efficiency of the local food system.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2022
Mural debate sparks panel discussion at Brunswick library
Curtis Memorial Library will hold a panel discussion on the role of Indigenous voices in public discourse Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Construction delay cramps Harpswell charter school ahead of renewal vote
The Maine Charter School Commission will hold a public hearing at Harpswell Coastal Academy at 4:30 on September 29 as it considers the school’s charter renewal application.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Nonprofit plans Brunswick, Bath vigils to combat human trafficking
The Salvation Army Bath/Brunswick Corps’ C.R.O.W.N.S. program will host to events this Sunday to raise awareness of human trafficking in Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
A busy week in the push to boost Freeport housing options
A public workshop, a parking ordinance change and the grand opening of The Residences at Crosstree could help Freeport build momentum in its effort to develop more housing and revitalize its downtown, officials say.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2022
Brunswick library fights censorship during Banned Books Week
Community members of all ages will share excerpts from frequently banned books during a Readout from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Curtis Memorial Library, part of the library’s Banned Books Week programming.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Brunswick nonprofit fundraiser to help educate inmates across U.S.
College Guild, a Brunswick nonprofit that provides free educational courses to prisoners around the country, will host a fundraiser Thursday at 5 p.m.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2022
Midcoast school districts struggle with substitute bus driver, teacher shortage
By enlisting substitute teachers, bus drivers, custodians and more to paper over vacancies in permanent positions, school districts have depleted their stock of workers available to fill in on short notice for sick employees.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2022
Dungeons & Dragons group brings fantasy to life at Brunswick library
Curtis Memorial Library’s Wednesday afternoon beginner Dungeons & Dragons group has been a hit, according to librarian Jocelyn Kelly.
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