The Brunswick Parks & Recreation Department opened an air-conditioned space to the public from Thursday through Sunday as the Midcoast confronted dangerously high temperatures.
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.
Faced with educator shortage, Brunswick school joins wave of schools hiring from within
Former Kate Furbish Vice Principal Annie Young will take on the school’s interim principal role this year while many other districts struggle to fill teacher, administrator and support staff roles.
Elite international classical musicians to host farewell concert
The Brunswick International Music Festival will come to a close this Friday, when a world-renowned cellist shares the stage with the festival’s prolific students.
Brunswick airport expects to see continued growth
Brunswick Executive Airport is seeing more traffic than ever this year, and new upgrades could bring in more aviation and aerospace companies, officials say.
Brunswick police to host community block party
The Brunswick Police Department will host its second National Night Out Tuesday evening, part of a larger initiative to build strong relationships between law enforcement and the community.
Maine’s First Ship volunteers set off on three-day sea quest
Two teams of Maine’s First Ship volunteers will row the Jane Stevens, a 17th century-style shallop, 21 miles over the course of three days before arriving at a free event at Colonial Pemaquid on 17th century Wabanaki and European watercraft Saturday.
Statewide accountant shortage challenges Maine municipalities
A shortage of public accountants has left some communities and organizations struggling to find firms to conduct state-required audits.
New Big Brothers Big Sisters leader shares big goals
New Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick Executive Director Carol Marquis hopes to dramatically scale up the mentorship program’s reach in the next few years in order to serve more area youth.
BIW wins contract to help design next-gen destroyer
The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works a contract to help design its next generation of destroyers, the shipyard announced in a press release Friday afternoon.
Midcoast Humane celebrates opening of new shelter
Midcoast Humane held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at its new location at 5 Industrial Pkwy.