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 9, 2022
Dodgeball leads off new Brunswick adult intramural league
Midcoast adults can return to their gym class glory days through the new Adult Intramural Sports League on the Landing. The program, the result of a partnership between the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department, Wild Oats Bakery and Flight Deck Brewing, will kick off with two five-week dodgeball sessions starting March 15. Co-ed teams of […]
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Travis Mills Foundation fundraiser comes to Brunswick
Brunswick will host the Travis Mills Foundation’s Miles for Mills Memorial Day 5K at 9 a.m. May 29 after two years of remote-only racing, according to a press release from the organization. The foundation, which supports post-9/11 veterans, expects up to 1,500 walkers and runners will participate in the event, which will take place at […]
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Deadline approaching for Patten Library’s Literary Snowperson Contest
Kids have until Feb. 18 to enter Patten Free Library’s “Best in Snow: Literary Snowperson Contest.” Participants must submit a photo of their literary-themed creation to the Bath library’s website at patten.lib.me.us. Library staff will announce the results on Feb. 25. Winners will receive a Gift of Bath Gift Card.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Chefs whip up funds for health care for the uninsured
Brunswick’s Oasis Free Clinics is offering virtual cooking classes from some of Maine’s top culinary minds. Proceeds will help the nonprofit provide free health and dental services to the uninsured.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2022
Brunswick band plays on, to national acclaim
The Brunswick High School Honors Wind Ensemble overcame pandemic-driven challenges to become a semifinalist for The American Prize: Ernst Beacon Memorial Award for Performance of American Music.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Midcoast sexual assault advocacy group saw more clients in 2021, but worries still more are underserved
The pandemic has had an impact on how clients can reach out for help and how the group can reach them, the executive director says.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Armchair Travel series returns to Bath
Bath’s Patten Free Library will kick off its second annual Armchair Travel series Wednesday, Feb. 9. The free series of webinars will present two journeys recently undertaken by Mainers. Jackie Stratton of Montville will give the opening presentation from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 9, when she’ll share details from a 24-day, 300-mile canoe trip she embarked […]
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Brunswick Hotel hosts ice bar this weekend
The Brunswick Hotel will host its annual ice bar outside on the patio Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5. The Fire + Ice-themed event, which will run from 5-10 p.m. each night at 4 Noble St., will feature a custom-made ice bar and sculptures by Scarborough’s Jesse Bouchard, as well as live music from bands Hambone […]
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Harpswell to fill school board vacancy
Harpswell’s Select Board is beginning the process of filling a vacancy on the School Administrative District 75 board of directors, which governs schools in Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham. Town Administrator Kristi Eiane and Selectwoman Jane Covey have proposed a plan to fill the seat at the Select Board’s March 17 meeting. Under the plan, […]
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Bath synagogue celebrates 100 years
On Jan. 31, members of Bath’s Beth Israel Congregation marched up Washington Street to their synagogue in a reenactment of the building’s dedication a century ago.
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