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 […]
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.
Posted inThe Forecaster
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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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 […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
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.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
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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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.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
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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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.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
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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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.