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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PublishedOctober 8, 2019
Letter: Who in right mind would want to be Windham town manager?
No one is winning at the game of hiring a new town manager for Windham. Three times at bat and three times a strikeout. See a pattern here? Maybe the Town Council should try another approach? We certainly wouldn’t want anyone to think we’re insane here in Windham. I’m unaware of what process the council […]
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
Out & About: ‘Admissions’ is riveting theater
Season-openers continue to dominate southern Maine’s performing arts calendar this week. Tops in my opinion is Good Theater’s stunning, riveting Maine premiere of “Admissions,” Joshua Harmon’s play that highlights the hypocrisies and contradictions involved in the racial preferences used to admit students at elite colleges. The Portland Symphony Orchestra opens its 2019-2020 Pops! season this […]
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
Politics & Other Mistakes: Sweet illusions
Unlike her chief opponent for the nomination, there’s no question where Sweet stands. Or rather, floats. Because sometimes her positions are as otherworldly as the realm of the departed.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Coastal History: A look at Gilbert’s Head
A large antique house, a rocky shore for a front yard, and clear views of Popham Beach. Who could ask for a better location?
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Letter: Nixon for Select Board
I know that he will work hard, listen openly, and best of all, in my opinion, Matthew will be open to discussing new ideas and ways of doing business that will ultimately make Topsham a better place to work and to live.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Spiller for Mayor
Phil Spiller is exactly what this city needs right now.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2019
Superintendent’s Notebook: Sparking Passions
October’s beauty is truly unsurpassed by any other month in Maine. Students have settled into school routines and it is a rich and opportune time for learning. One goal of our recently adopted strategic plan is for all RSU5 students to regularly engage in meaningful student-centered learning. This fall our students experienced many and varied […]
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2019
Letter: Diamon missed the mark on Susan Collins
The idea that Collins is owned by anyone is absurd.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2019
Letter: Partnerships can bolster pre-K programs
The Forecaster reported, “Cumberland-North Yarmouth district goes back to school with Wilson building study,” but did not address why the district chose to start a new public pre-K program during a time with such a shortage of space. The pre-K bill that passed in the Maine Legislature this year, LD 1043 (An Act To Establish […]
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2019
Letter: Balentine needs to consider women’s rights
Columnist sounds sexist.
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