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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PublishedMarch 6, 2023
Pending Middle Bay aquaculture lease vexes ‘voiceless’ residents
Local frustration around a proposed 17-acre aquaculture lease in Middle Bay exemplifies the frequent communication breakdowns between the Department of Marine Resources and the public.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Another lawsuit aims to halt Brunswick-Topsham bridge replacement
Defenders of the Frank J. Wood Bridge have once again sued to stall the replacement of the span, but the Maine Department of Transportation says it’s pushing ahead with the project.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
New bill would grant towns more power in reducing speed limits
The Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday on L.D. 527, which would give towns power to create low-speed bicycle-pedestrian zones without approval from the Maine Department of Transportation.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2023
Before rescue, missing Midcoast women were stuck in car for days in sub-zero temps
A game warden found Kimberly Pushard, 51, and Angela Bussell, 50, on a snowmobile trail near Nicatous Lake in Hancock County on Sunday, one day after their Jeep had run out of gas and no longer had heat.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Forest Service launches helicopter to search for lost Topsham women
Snow and wind had hindered search flights by plane Friday but a helicopter was able to fly over the Springfield area in Penobscot County where the women were last seen.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
Missing Topsham women last seen Wednesday morning in Springfield, Maine
Police are still on the hunt for a pair of intellectually disabled women who got lost during a trip to the Maine Mall on Tuesday afternoon.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
Environmental stewards say no compromise on Hedgehog Mountain bike plan
A month after the Freeport Town Council asked the Conservation Commission to search for a compromise that would allow a planned Hedgehog Mountain bike trail system to move forward, the commission unanimously decided Tuesday evening that it would not amend its recommended prohibition on bikes on the mountain’s summit.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
Collins’ new defense posting could bring more work to Maine shipyards
Sen. Susan Collins’ new role as ranking Republican on the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee will help advance her goal of expanding the Naval fleet, which could mean more work for Bath Iron Works and other defense contractors in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
Heating fuel Valentine’s promotion warms hearts of Midcoast suppliers, residents
Local heating supplier M.W. Sewall is one of 10 companies across the state participating in this year’s Fuel Your Love campaign, which will offer residents thousands of gallons of free heating fuel.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Brunswick veterans help Sen. King shape goals for new committee assignment
Dozens of Maine veterans and veterans advocates shared their concerns and ideas to improve life for former members of the armed services with Sen. Angus King Monday, days after the lawmaker announced he would be joining the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
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