Category: POLITICS

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This Abandoned Arsenal In Augusta Has A Troubling History That Will Send Chills Down Your Spine

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The Kennebec Arsenal in Augusta is a historic landmark that has a confusing and somewhat controversial history. The original large stone building was built to serve as a major arsenal after the War of 1812 brought to light the need … Continue reading This Abandoned Arsenal In Augusta Has A Troubling History That Will Send Chills Down Your Spine

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HOMELESSNESS – Homeless Report for Charlotte County, NB – November 2023

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Homeless Report for Charlotte County, New Brunswick – November 2023 – Richard Tason, Business Analyst (Retired) At the time of this document, the Government of Canada is releasing its “Fall Economic Update”, which addresses some 30,000 homes needed to be … Continue reading HOMELESSNESS – Homeless Report for Charlotte County, NB – November 2023

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ISSUES – WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU – How serious is Local Pollution you might ask.

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Deepwater ports, oil, pollution, economies, conservationists’ jobs… emotional words in the Bay of Fundy area these days. Of course, there are two sides to the story – one group wishes to preserve our environment and the other wishes to advance … Continue reading ISSUES – WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU – How serious is Local Pollution you might ask.

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LOOKING BACK – Did you know American Traitor Benedict Arnold lived on Campobello Island, NB?

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After the Revolutionary War Benedict Arnold built a home on Campobello Island and opened a trading port on Campobello. He built wooden fish-stores on the island just opposite Lubec. At the time, he was carrying on a smuggling business between … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Did you know American Traitor Benedict Arnold lived on Campobello Island, NB?

ANIMALS, BAY OF FUNDY, BUSINESS, ENERGY, Fisheries, FLORA & FAUNA, ISSUES, Maine, New Brunswick, Nuclear, POLITICSLeave a comment

ISSUES – RADIATION FOR DINNER? Tritium Bioaccumulates in Blue Mussels – But what about scallops, clams and quahogs?

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Did you know Tritium is released from Point Lepreau daily into the water and air? And it’s safe they say. Others think not. And they don’t mention scallops, clams and quahogs!! Oh yes!!! While they once tested for this, they … Continue reading ISSUES – RADIATION FOR DINNER? Tritium Bioaccumulates in Blue Mussels – But what about scallops, clams and quahogs?

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POLLUTION – Here’s a list of poisonous pollution entering our waters many years ago – Has it improved?

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This is a list of chemicals entering the St. Croix River and Passamaquoddy Bay area many, many years ago. Has it gotten better. Likely it’s worse. No insects hitting your car windows, no birds in many of our waters, gluten-free … Continue reading POLLUTION – Here’s a list of poisonous pollution entering our waters many years ago – Has it improved?

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ISSUES – I’m part owner of my power company and I want my shares! …and my dividends!

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Could citizens participate directly in publicly owned businesses of your state or province? Food for thought. But at this moment (July 2023) the power asset on the St. Croix River on the border between NB and Maine is being torn … Continue reading ISSUES – I’m part owner of my power company and I want my shares! …and my dividends!