An attorney representing Christopher Watkinson claimed Wednesday that the former Brunswick town councilor had accidentally accessed three explicit images in June 2021 and intended to turn them over to authorities.
John Terhune
Staff Writer
As a member of METLN's quick strike investigations team, John writes about everything from gun legislation to housing. He previously spent a year on a deep-dive investigation of the Lewiston mass shooting as part of the Press Herald's collaboration with Frontline and Maine Public. A Waterville native, John has degrees from Middlebury College and Boston University and spends his free time going to the movies, practicing the guitar and defusing arguments at men's league soccer games.
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Local libraries look to changing post-pandemic future
While visits to most local libraries lagged behind pre-pandemic levels in 2022, librarians have developed new programs to serve the changing needs of their communities.
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Brunswick special election to fill council seat vacated after indictment, resignation
Brunswick will hold a special election on Feb. 28 to fill the District 5 seat formerly held by Chris Watkinson on the Town Council.
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Slate of parties across Midcoast to usher in new year
Kids and adults can celebrate the start of 2023 at the many New Year’s Eve parties around the Midcoast this weekend.
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‘Après COVID,’ Maine skiers continue to flock to the slopes
Ski industry experts say early signs point to another strong year after a record-breaking 2021-22 season.
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As cold sets in and bills rise, heating assistance efforts gaining steam
A proposed wood bank from a Brunswick resident is one of several efforts from individuals, towns and legislators to help people cover high energy costs this winter.
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Drug- and alcohol-related deaths dragged down life expectancy in 2021, according to CDC reports
U.S. life expectancy at birth slipped for a second straight year in 2021, due in part to increases in drug- and alcohol-related deaths, according to two reports from the U.S. Center for Disease Control.
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With day care waitlists overflowing, Brunswick Parks & Rec set to open new program
More than 30 Brunswick children have secured waitlist spots for the Parks & Recreation’s new infant and toddler day care program, which is set to open in February or March.
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Midcoast braces for end of federal rental assistance program
The Emergency Rental Assistance program, which has helped cover rent, utility and other housing costs for over 34,000 Mainers in the past 20 months, is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving town leaders, housing advocates and lawmakers to prepare for a spike in Mainers who need help paying their bills this winter.
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Brunswick extends housing development moratorium
The Brunswick Town Council, which also approved a new housing development support fund Monday evening, will use the extended development pause to consider zoning changes as a solution to the area’s housing shortage.