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 26, 2019
Statistic of the decade: The massive deforestation of the Amazon
This year, I was on the judging panel for the Royal Statistical Society’s International Statistic of the Decade. Much like Oxford English Dictionary’s “Word of the Year” competition, the international statistic is meant to capture the zeitgeist of this decade. The judging panel accepted nominations from the statistical community and the public at large for […]
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PublishedDecember 24, 2019
Commentary: How being ‘tough on crime’ became a political liability
A few years ago, the idea that being tough on crime would be a liability – not an asset – was unthinkable for both Democrats and Republicans.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2019
Commentary: How undoing ‘Obamacare’ would harm more than the health of Americans
I am troubled that the ruling portends the undoing of policies supported by a broad coalition of Americans.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2019
Letter: Gideon a pro-green candidate for Senate
Politicians have a vested interest in remaining on the good side of the public. Staying on the good side of the planet, however, seems to present a greater challenge. This is especially true for Sen. Susan Collins. Collins’ website offers an impressive list of unwavering environmental undertakings. But I see Collins more as an imposter. […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Douglas Rooks: Different ways to look at impeachment
These are historic votes – and history lasts a lot longer than the next election cycle.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Guest column: Joy to the world?
Grappling with consumption practices and environmental degradation during the most wonderful time of the year
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Blood donation opportunities available
The following blood donation opportunities are available at the following local communities: Bath Dec. 27, 1-6 p.m., Regional Career & Technical Center, Morse High School, 826 High St.; Jan. 7, noon to 6 p.m., YMCA, 303 Centre St. Bowdoin Jan. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., FHC Inc., 1201 Main St. Brunswick Dec. 24, […]
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Rotary members: A holistic approach to “WASH” in Cambodia
Through WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) projects, Rotary Clubs throughout the world seek to assist those living without basic water or sanitation.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Gordon Weil: U.K. election confirms Trump’s politics
The U.K. joins U.S. in major political change.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Guest column: A tale of two towns
The repeated failure of our town to find a way to strengthen and expand the vital work of Tedford Shelter or seriously address the affordable housing crisis testifies that we are not only or always “the best of towns.”
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