Comments for Defending Water for Life in Maine http://defendingwater.net/maine Water for life, not for profit! Sat, 12 May 2012 21:58:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on What’s driving the East-West Highway? by D. Stone http://defendingwater.net/maine/2012/05/whats-driving-the-east-west-highway/#comment-706 D. Stone Sat, 12 May 2012 21:58:06 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?p=3275#comment-706 I have several points that make me STRONGLY oppose this East West Highway. First of All many small towns are rooted by generations of families living on the same land if this goes through these families will lose their heritage and their history. Second of all in a tough economic time such as we are in, cuts to programs vital to our future such as schools are being made but there is adequate money in our government funding for $300,000 to do a feasibility study of something that has been talked about and not been found to be feasible for at LEAST the last 50 years, how many kids music programs in our schools could that money fund, how many art programs? I also find it interesting that no one is willing to disclose an Exact proposed route for this highway, their excuse being harrassment, but I think lack of transparency to blind side the owners of the properties involved is closer to the truth here. I find those that are backing this project to be as callous as to what Northern Maine is about as another proponent who wanted a national park in Northern Maine. I will be first in line to oppose this project as it wont Help Maine, it will simply be a quicker route for Canadians to get from the Western side of Maine to the Eastern side, and not spending their money in our state. I sincerely hope that people in the local areas that are likely to be impacted by this project speak out loud and clear to any and all that will listen. This is NOT in the best interest in keeping Northern Maine a pristine wilderness. Whole towns will be gone if this goes through, and for My family that means losing something more valuable than the almighty dollar, it means losing the place I call home. The place that 3 generations of my family have lived and it means taking the Joy of raising my small children in such a beautiful place away with out my permission! I have several points that make me STRONGLY oppose this East West Highway. First of All many small towns are rooted by generations of families living on the same land if this goes through these families will lose their heritage and their history. Second of all in a tough economic time such as we are in, cuts to programs vital to our future such as schools are being made but there is adequate money in our government funding for $300,000 to do a feasibility study of something that has been talked about and not been found to be feasible for at LEAST the last 50 years, how many kids music programs in our schools could that money fund, how many art programs? I also find it interesting that no one is willing to disclose an Exact proposed route for this highway, their excuse being harrassment, but I think lack of transparency to blind side the owners of the properties involved is closer to the truth here. I find those that are backing this project to be as callous as to what Northern Maine is about as another proponent who wanted a national park in Northern Maine. I will be first in line to oppose this project as it wont Help Maine, it will simply be a quicker route for Canadians to get from the Western side of Maine to the Eastern side, and not spending their money in our state. I sincerely hope that people in the local areas that are likely to be impacted by this project speak out loud and clear to any and all that will listen. This is NOT in the best interest in keeping Northern Maine a pristine wilderness. Whole towns will be gone if this goes through, and for My family that means losing something more valuable than the almighty dollar, it means losing the place I call home. The place that 3 generations of my family have lived and it means taking the Joy of raising my small children in such a beautiful place away with out my permission!

]]> Comment on "When the Water Ends," a 16-minute video about the increasingly dire drought conditions facing parts of East Africa. by chris http://defendingwater.net/maine/2010/12/when-the-water-ends-a-16-minute-video-about-the-increasingly-dire-drought-conditions-facing-parts-of-east-africa/#comment-700 chris Thu, 10 May 2012 15:42:23 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?p=1955#comment-700 Kristan, thank you. I'm so sorry it was very traumatic, and I'm glad that although we were not helpful to you or your community directly, that this webpage is helpful for sharing and learning information. We are with you and we will post any information you would like as it pertains to protecting water and communities. for the water, Chris Kristan, thank you. I’m so sorry it was very traumatic, and I’m glad that although we were not helpful to you or your community directly, that this webpage is helpful for sharing and learning information. We are with you and we will post any information you would like as it pertains to protecting water and communities. for the water, Chris

]]> Comment on "When the Water Ends," a 16-minute video about the increasingly dire drought conditions facing parts of East Africa. by Kristan Fiveash http://defendingwater.net/maine/2010/12/when-the-water-ends-a-16-minute-video-about-the-increasingly-dire-drought-conditions-facing-parts-of-east-africa/#comment-699 Kristan Fiveash Wed, 09 May 2012 20:18:10 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?p=1955#comment-699 I simply wanted to thank you so much all over again. I'm not certain the things I might have worked on without the entire information shown by you over that question. It was actually a real traumatic scenario in my circumstances, nevertheless seeing a well-written manner you solved the issue forced me to weep with joy. Extremely happy for this information and in addition hope you know what a powerful job you have been accomplishing teaching others thru your webpage. I am sure you haven't met any of us. I simply wanted to thank you so much all over again. I’m not certain the things I might have worked on without the entire information shown by you over that question. It was actually a real traumatic scenario in my circumstances, nevertheless seeing a well-written manner you solved the issue forced me to weep with joy. Extremely happy for this information and in addition hope you know what a powerful job you have been accomplishing teaching others thru your webpage. I am sure you haven’t met any of us.

]]> Comment on Open Letter to the Piscataquis County Commissioners by Peter W Pullen http://defendingwater.net/maine/2012/04/open-letter-to-the-piscataquis-county-commissioners/#comment-691 Peter W Pullen Thu, 03 May 2012 19:48:08 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?p=3191#comment-691 In reading the Public-Private statute, it seems to me that the requirement of Paragraph 4-Standards of Review, sub paragraph L. "The proposal and transportation facility are in the best interest of ther public." and the Confidentiality Clause in Paragraph 10 are at complete odds. How is MDOT to determine if the proposal is in "the best interest of the public" if they ar never allow the public to see and questions aspects of the proposal before it is approved/disapproved ??? In reading the Public-Private statute, it seems to me that the requirement of Paragraph 4-Standards of Review, sub paragraph L. “The proposal and transportation facility are in the best interest of ther public.” and the Confidentiality Clause in Paragraph 10 are at complete odds. How is MDOT to determine if the proposal is in “the best interest of the public” if they ar never allow the public to see and questions aspects of the proposal before it is approved/disapproved ???

]]> Comment on Action Alert: Protest “Gateway to Opportunity” Luncheon this Thursday by chris http://defendingwater.net/maine/2012/03/action-alert-protest-gateway-to-opportunity-luncheon-this-thursday/#comment-630 chris Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:45:33 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?p=3113#comment-630 Thanks for writing Herb. There are many ways to jump in on the campaign if you are willing to help. We will be doing presentations to selectboards and other groups across the State, as well as taking these kinds of opportunities in St. Stephen to voice our opposition. We have developed regional working groups to coordinate the work. Even if you don't live in one of the towns along the route, there's plenty to do! Thanks for checking out the website and let me know if you want to jump in. ~Chris Thanks for writing Herb. There are many ways to jump in on the campaign if you are willing to help. We will be doing presentations to selectboards and other groups across the State, as well as taking these kinds of opportunities in St. Stephen to voice our opposition. We have developed regional working groups to coordinate the work. Even if you don’t live in one of the towns along the route, there’s plenty to do! Thanks for checking out the website and let me know if you want to jump in. ~Chris

]]> Comment on Action Alert: Protest “Gateway to Opportunity” Luncheon this Thursday by Herb Thomas http://defendingwater.net/maine/2012/03/action-alert-protest-gateway-to-opportunity-luncheon-this-thursday/#comment-628 Herb Thomas Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:29:29 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?p=3113#comment-628 Glad to see people are working to stop the east-west highway toll road. It is not needed and won't serve the people of Maine. I hope you get good support and keep the pressure on our elected representatives. Herb Glad to see people are working to stop the east-west highway toll road. It is not needed and won’t serve the people of Maine. I hope you get good support and keep the pressure on our elected representatives. Herb

]]> Comment on Connections Found between East-West Highway, Canadian Fracking Fields, and Searsport LPG Tank by Nancy-Linn Nellis http://defendingwater.net/maine/2012/03/connections-found-between-east-west-highway-canadian-fracking-fields-and-searsport-lpg-tank/#comment-612 Nancy-Linn Nellis Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:08:27 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?p=3063#comment-612 Chris Buchanan 's Op-Ed re the East-West Highway - today's BDN - states" The highway would be a supercorridor for natural gas and what else? The answer to that is - the Passamaquoddy Water Bottling Plant being built in Princeton, Me. - and I'll make a bet that Nestles will be shipping those bottles out on the privately owned East-West Highway - should we allow it to happen. Also - my bet is that the same proposed E-W Highway is why LePage wants to dismantle LURC! Connect the dots thru ME.DOT Chris Buchanan ‘s Op-Ed re the East-West Highway – today’s BDN – states” The highway would be a supercorridor for natural gas and what else?

The answer to that is – the Passamaquoddy Water Bottling Plant being built in Princeton, Me. – and I’ll make a bet that Nestles will be shipping those bottles out on the privately owned East-West Highway – should we allow it to happen.

Also – my bet is that the same proposed E-W Highway is why LePage wants to dismantle LURC!

Connect the dots thru ME.DOT

]]> Comment on Letter to Representative: Vote to Oppose the East-West Highway by Janna Townsend http://defendingwater.net/maine/2012/02/letter-to-representative-vote-to-oppose-the-east-west-highway/#comment-609 Janna Townsend Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:16:21 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?p=3066#comment-609 I am writing to urge you to oppose LD 1671, An Act to Fund a Feasibility Study of the East-West Highway, that may soon come to the house floor. I am writing to urge you to oppose LD 1671, An Act to Fund a Feasibility Study of the East-West Highway, that may soon come to the house floor.

]]> Comment on East-West Highway by Action Alert: Contact your rep today to oppose LD 1671 | Defending Water for Life in Maine http://defendingwater.net/maine/east-west-highway/#comment-574 Action Alert: Contact your rep today to oppose LD 1671 | Defending Water for Life in Maine Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:33:33 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?page_id=2903#comment-574 [...] For more background go to www.defendingwater.net/maine/east-west-highway/ [...] [...] For more background go to http://www.defendingwater.net/maine/east-west-highway/ [...]

]]> Comment on East-West Highway by Connections Found between East-West Highway, Canadian Fracking Fields, and Searsport LPG Tank | Maine Earth First! http://defendingwater.net/maine/east-west-highway/#comment-573 Connections Found between East-West Highway, Canadian Fracking Fields, and Searsport LPG Tank | Maine Earth First! Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:43:44 +0000 http://defendingwater.net/maine/?page_id=2903#comment-573 [...] the east-west highway, but now it is clear there is a lot of money involved.  Please visit www.defendingwater.net/maine/east-west-highway/ for more information, and write to your representatives before Tuesday February 28th, which is the [...] [...] the east-west highway, but now it is clear there is a lot of money involved.  Please visit http://www.defendingwater.net/maine/east-west-highway/ for more information, and write to your representatives before Tuesday February 28th, which is the [...]

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