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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Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office to host gun safety training in wake of 2021 shootings

by John Terhune April 25, 2022April 26, 2022

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office will host a free, two-night citizen handgun safety training at the West Bath Fire Station from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2 and 3.

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Wedding wave coming in 2022 after 2 years of pandemic postponements

by John Terhune April 24, 2022April 25, 2022

Maine expects a surge in weddings big and small in 2022, according to local vendors and data from the Portland City Clerk’s office.

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Bath officials project modest tax increases in proposed 2023 budget

by John Terhune April 21, 2022April 22, 2022

Owners of a $200,000 home would see about a $12 tax increase under Bath’s proposed 2023 budget, which the city council will deliberate and amend over the next several weeks.

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New birth center aims to make childbirth like a spa day

by John Terhune April 20, 2022April 21, 2022

Bath’s Soft Corner Midwifery will open a birth center later this year, which will give more Mainers the option of having children outside a hospital setting.

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Maine domestic violence advocacy group lays groundwork with next generation in Bath

by John Terhune April 19, 2022April 20, 2022

Using age-appropriate lessons on inclusivity, empathy and boundary setting, the group aims to prepare youngsters for future conversations about domestic violence.

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Sen. Collins calls for aid to Ukraine following Bath shipyard visit

by John Terhune April 18, 2022April 19, 2022

Collins and Rep. Jared Golden were joined on a tour of BIW by U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday.

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Mentorship group strikes gold with bowling fundraiser

by John Terhune April 17, 2022April 18, 2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick raised over $61,000 through its ‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’ fundraiser, exceeding its $50,000 goal.

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Poetry becomes a time machine at Patten Free Library

by John Terhune April 14, 2022

Friday at 3 p.m., Patten Free Library will host “The Poetry of Maine,” a virtual discussion on four Sagadahoc County poets from the 19th and early 20th centuries.