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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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Letter: Conservation funds help more than Scarborough Land Trust
The town of Scarborough has invested $5 million for land conservation over the course of the past 20 years. More than $4 million of additional money was raised to match and amplify the town’s commitment. Together, this has resulted in over 1,000 acres in Scarborough being conserved forever. For the first time since 2000, the […]
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Letter: Yarmouth renters have a conflict of interest
Yarmouth employees do not serve on the Town Council, but those who don’t pay real estate taxes should not be allowed to vote on bond issues. They receive a free education for their children and all sorts of benefits, but don’t contribute to the system. Think about it: these people should pay a school tax […]
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
Letter: Trump expanding his ‘delusional thinking syndrome’
Trump breaks the law again, it’s time for impeachment.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2019
Letter: Thanks extended to former Forecaster editor
When I first started reading The Forecaster 15 years ago, the paper registered as useful as opposed to exciting. Time passed, and at some point, I realized that I depended more on the Forecaster for coverage of the local nitty-gritty than I did on the Press Herald/Sunday Telegram. I also saw the general level of the writing becoming […]
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Bob Kalish: A few words about neighbors
Like family, you don’t get to choose your neighbors directly, which can result in interesting occurrences.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Sande’s Picks: Brunch Boom
Brunch combines the best of both worlds – here’s where to enjoy this in-between meal in the Midcoast.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2019
Superintendent’s Notebook: Strengthening Partnerships
Strong partnerships helps RSU 5 achieve its goals.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2019
Out & About: Portland Ovations launches 2019-2020 season
Plus, Lucinda Williams and ‘Menopause’ comes to Maine
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Susan Young: Life is Labyrinthine
Ruminations on life, clutter and absent friends.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Politics & Other Mistakes: Dream park
All that’s standing in the way of the Maine Mountains Park is the lack of somebody rich and powerful willing to counteract what is certain to be a thoroughly unreceptive political establishment.
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