Kathleen O'Brien

Reporter @BangorDailyNews | previously @MidcoastNews. Portland, Maine native. @Marist grad. She/Her

[Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews]

Robert R. Card II was found dead Friday after a three-day manhunt, U.S. Sen. Angus King told the Bangor Daily News.
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[New England First Amendment Coalition @FiveFreedoms]

Meet NEFAC’s 2023 New England First Amendment Institute Journalism Fellows; Reporters From Across Region to Attend 13th Annual Training at Northeastern University https://t.co/iIpHH7AFaQ #NEFAI2023

[Sawyer Loftus @sawyerloftus18]

BREAKING: Alleged PPP loan fraudster Nathan Reardon has been arrested for violating his conditions of release following reporting from the @bangordailynews https://t.co/7UGnGehCzF

[Sawyer Loftus @sawyerloftus18]

The second piece of our deep look at Nathan Reardon and his web of businesses and the lives he has impacted along the way. @bangordailynews

[Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews]

Nearly a year after his diagnosis, Lucas Graychase is still working as facilities director for the Brewer School Department, overseeing major work at the city’s two schools. https://t.co/hM6pqjG7Iz

[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

"Every banned book is not for every child, but every banned book might save one child," said middle school parent and teacher Shianne Priest. Reporting by @sawyerloftus18 https://t.co/G1IDE5eahm

[The Times Record @MidcoastNews]

After more than 10 years of construction, Maine's First Ship plans to launch its completed replica of The Virginia this summer. The ship pays homage to the original vessel that sailed from present-day Phippsburg across the Atlantic centuries ago.
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[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

While I'm excited about this new step in my career, I'll miss all the people I've met and the stories I've followed in my corner of Maine's Midcoast. Most of all, I'm thankful for all the people who have helped along the way.

[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

I guess it's my turn to write a ~personal news~ tweet. Tomorrow will by my last day at @MidcoastNews. Next week I'm moving to @bangordailynews to be a Bangor reporter.

[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

Shawn Chabot, who previously served as superintendent of MSAD 75 in Topsham, will become superintendent of Region 10 Technical High School in Brunswick effective July 1. Details at @MidcoastNews https://t.co/QCbd9Li5jL

[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

At 22 per 1 million people, the rate of fatal police shootings in Maine is the highest in New England since 2015, according to a national database assembled by The Washington Post. Reporting by @cthachercarter https://t.co/WLw4f2HIKq

[The Times Record @MidcoastNews]

Maine Speaker advocates for bill that could expand state’s housing stock in tight market

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[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

Following a demonstration from students, SAD75 Superintendent Bob Lucy will recommend the district adopt an optional mask policy March 11 if cases don't spike before then. Details at @MidcoastNews https://t.co/DLt3ZDiFRM

[Portland Press Herald @PressHerald]

Brunswick woman shot by Topsham police dies in hospital

@cthachercarter for @MidcoastNews

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[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

The school board voted unanimously to make masks optional beginning Monday, March 14. Story tomorrow @MidcoastNews

[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

I’m watching the RSU 1 board meeting tonight where the board is discussing whether to change the district’s universal mask mandate.

[Kathleen O'Brien @kobrienME]

Dr. Amina Hanna, a pediatrician at Mid Coast Hospital said she’s “cautiously optimistic” because hospital rates are decreasing. The Brunswick hospital now has 5 COVID-19 patients compared to 17 a month ago.