Last week, a Massachusetts-based organization held a free, two-day safety training for Midcoast fishermen.
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.
Future uncertain for students of struggling Harpswell charter school
Some students at Harpswell Coastal Academy, which may be forced to shutter at the end of the year, say they would rather drop out than return to the traditional public school system.
Donation helps fund final work on Maine’s First Ship
The Maine Antiques Dealers Association presented Maine’s First Ship with a $1,000 check Wednesday afternoon, one month before the ship’s scheduled launch on June 4.
Bath gears up for National Bike Month
A mountain bike ride at the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Lily Pond Preserve on May 7 will kick of a slate of events hosted by the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee celebrating National Bike Month.
Bath-area board chooses long-term solution over tax cut
The Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors approved a $40.2 million budget proposal for 2023 on Monday.
Phippsburg volunteers come out to build school pavilion
A team of volunteers spent the weekend building a pavilion outside Phippsburg Elementary School where students will be able to enjoy shade and fresh air.
Painting by ‘Grandpa Moses’ commemorates Phippsburg’s past
Before his death in 2000, Everett Perkins, a retired Massachusetts police officer turned artist, created dozens of paintings based on his memories of the Midcoast from the dawn of the 20th century.
Fierce fundraising may buy more time for Harpswell charter school
Harpswell Coastal Academy has raised nearly $160,000 toward consolidating its 2 campuses, a step school officials say is necessary for the survival of the institution.
Artists new and old unite for ArtVan exhibit in Brunswick
A new exhibit at Brunswick’s Frontier displaying works from over 100 local artists will benefit Bath’s ArtVan.
Bath teacher hopes to become Yoga Warrior
Morse High School English teacher Johnna Stanton hopes her work with teens will propel her to victory in a series of online votes with a $10,000 prize.