John Swinconeck is the executive editor of The Times Record, The Forecaster group, American Journal and Lakes Region Weekly. He has spent most of his journalistic career covering local news in Maine. When not working he enjoys collecting cheap guitars, cooking and spending time with his wife and kids. He lives in Bath. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
Guest column: Worry a little less about recycling at the end of 2020
Some of the first questions you may ask yourself when you first move into a new neighborhood include: when is trash day? What trash will be taken? Is there a town transfer station? What do I do with my batteries or glass? If you are like me, 2020 will have been the first year […]
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
Commentary: Secular ‘values voters’ are becoming an electoral force in the US – just look closely at 2020’s results
The voting patterns of religious groups in the U.S. have been scrutinized since the presidential election for evidence of shifting allegiances among the faithful. Many have wondered if a boost in Catholic support was behind Biden’s win or if a dip in support among evangelicals helped doom Trump. But much less attention has been paid […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Letter: Disabled individuals, support staff deeply impacted by pandemic
2020 has been a year like no other. We have all gotten used to wearing masks, disinfecting surfaces and socially distancing. Most of us have taken these changes in stride. However, these adjustments have been much harder on community members with disabilities. Locally, over 400 individuals with disabilities – including my own adult son – […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
$15,000 Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarship open to Maine students
Chewonki has announced two $15,000 Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships to support students from Maine who would like to attend Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki during the spring or fall of their junior year in High School. The Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarship covers about one-half of tuition and fees. Successful applicants will be in the […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
The Maine Idea: Case against fuller still not proven
The fate of Melville Fuller – or at least the statue representing him near the Kennebec County courthouse – will remain undecided at year’s end. Despite some fiery testimony at a Dec. 1 online hearing, the Kennebec County Commissioners appear in no hurry to decide the request that the Fuller statue be relocated, initiated by […]
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Guest column: Is there a doctor in the White House?
Some people are sensitive about their titles. Some are sensitive on behalf of others who are sensitive, which might help explain the hysterical response of some liberals to a Wall Street Journal op-ed in which contributing writer, Joseph Epstein, argued that soon-to-be first lady, Jill Biden, should drop her “doctor” title. As an aside, liberals […]
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PublishedDecember 18, 2020
Brunswick state legislators lobby for federal extension of student loan relief
State Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and State Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, sent a letter to Maine’s congressional delegation, calling on them to support extending a federal student loan relief program set to expire on Dec. 31 Enacted by President Trump through an Executive Order on March 20, the program suspended student loan payments and temporarily set […]
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PublishedDecember 18, 2020
Annual homeless memorial service to be held Monday in Brunswick
An annual homeless memorial service will take place 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 at St. Paul’s Church in Brunswick. Tedford Housing will be remembering individuals who passed away during the year while experiencing homelessness. The service will be led by Rev. Carolyn Eklund of St. Paul’s Church, along with members of Tedford Housing staff, board […]
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PublishedDecember 18, 2020
Giving Voice: End of year reflections
We are all tired by this time in a “normal” year. The darkness bears down on us as the Earth tilts further away from the sun. Teachers and students yearn for a break after a constant stream of learning, growing and change. Some of us pattern ourselves after the Maine black bear – finding a […]
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PublishedDecember 18, 2020
Jonathan Crimmins: The money stream
Businesses have been asked to take on a number of roles during the pandemic. In 2020 BC, or before COVID, your average business worked hard to provide a good or service that would appeal to as many customers as they could in hopes that those same customers would return to buy even more items. Now […]
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