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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PublishedJanuary 26, 2022
Last chance for dog licenses without late fee
Per state law, all Maine dog owners must license their animals by Jan. 31 or face a $25 late penalty per dog. State statute requires all dogs over the age of 6 months to be registered; a valid rabies certificate is also required. Licenses for unspayed or unneutered animals cost $11 each, while licenses for […]
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2022
Deadline nears for savings at Maine State Music Theatre
Jan. 31 is the deadline for theater-goers to keep their seats during Maine State Music Theatre’s 2022 season. New or returning members save 30% off the price of the Brunswick company’s Mainstage subscription when they purchase by the end of January. The package will include tickets to “The Sound of Music,” “Joseph and the Amazing […]
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2022
Bath synagogue celebrates100th anniversary Jan. 30
Bath’s Beth Israel Congregation will celebrate the synagogue’s 100th anniversary on Jan. 30 by reenacting the occasion when the building opened. The 1922 dedication of the synagogue drew a crowd of 250, according to a newspaper clipping posted on the congregation’s website at bethisraelbath.org/. The group met at the corner of Center and Washington streets […]
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
New farm-based training course takes aim at two local issues
A pilot program from Merrymeeting Food Council and several partner organizations will try to address a labor shortage on Maine farms while helping low-income workers find steady jobs.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
While nation’s kids turn from sports, young Mainers can’t get enough
Local youth sports organizations report strong participation numbers despite pandemic challenges.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Skiers to pair with horses in Topsham’s newest high-octane sport
Skijoring, a winter mashup of waterskiing and horse racing, will make it’s debut in Topsham Feb. 12.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Town History Series returns remotely for 18th installment
Patten Free Library will stream five presentations on local history starting Saturday, Jan. 22.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Mid Coast Hospital’s leadership proud of performance during difficult 2021
After fully unifying with MaineHealth, Mid Coast Hospital spent 2021 updating their internal processes and medical records system while battling a global pandemic.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Local groups and county officials scramble to provide warm shelter
For some Mainers, sub-zero temperatures might mean letting your engine warm up for a few minutes or tossing an extra log on the fire. But for those without access to reliable heating or a refuge from the elements, the cold can be life-threatening. When winter temperatures reach extreme lows, as they did last week, networks […]
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
After buying long-desired land for conservation, Brunswick plans next steps
On Jan. 1, Brunswick took ownership of a “spectacular” piece of land it had sought for decades. Now, town officials envision a future for the historic property.
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