It is amazing that the Editorial Board comments broadly about ethanol as if it can only be derived from corn. With a little research, they could have assessed the research being completed at UMaine to extract hemi-cellulose and create ethanol, or other bio-based fuels during the pulp making process. If this can be done without affecting pulp yield, it could create significant opportunities for industry in Maine, create an alternative product/revenue stream for these facilities, and be an alternative fuel that does not affect food prices.
I uploaded them because yes, I saw your post. The message was more than a simple email. We requested one year ago to discuss how conservation might be an option.
Now, would you please come to our next meeting on April 21st at 6 PM so you could share your thoughts in public and we might have a discussion on this issue outside of the world of blogs?
It most certainly is not a loophole. And just because there weren't stories in the SJ, doesn't mean it wasn't being discussed and reviewed in public workshops.
There are two ways for a Charter Commission to be formed; by petition and referendum or by vote of the Commissioners. Once formed, there is an election for members.
After the work of the Charter Commission is complete, it goes to popular vote for adoption or rejection.
The bus would be a longer ride than using the LARR and SLR lines from downtown Lewiston to Commercial Street in Portland.
And for those of us that live downtown near the waterfront and can already walk the trails, paddle the river, walk to Fishbones, Fuel, Gritty's the Franco Center, etc, I think there is plenty to make it attractive.
It seems that the longer people live in LA the less positive their outlook. Tragic, but we can't let that stop us from growing the economy.
JLaBonte's Comments
It is amazing that the
It is amazing that the Editorial Board comments broadly about ethanol as if it can only be derived from corn. With a little research, they could have assessed the research being completed at UMaine to extract hemi-cellulose and create ethanol, or other bio-based fuels during the pulp making process. If this can be done without affecting pulp yield, it could create significant opportunities for industry in Maine, create an alternative product/revenue stream for these facilities, and be an alternative fuel that does not affect food prices.
ALT Memo
Hello "Ben"
You can find the details at:
http://androscogginlandtrust.org/news/6-details-of-camp-gustin-memo-from...
I uploaded them because yes, I saw your post. The message was more than a simple email. We requested one year ago to discuss how conservation might be an option.
Thank you
Now, would you please come to our next meeting on April 21st at 6 PM so you could share your thoughts in public and we might have a discussion on this issue outside of the world of blogs?
It most certainly is not a loophole. And just because there weren't stories in the SJ, doesn't mean it wasn't being discussed and reviewed in public workshops.
There are two ways for a
There are two ways for a Charter Commission to be formed; by petition and referendum or by vote of the Commissioners. Once formed, there is an election for members.
After the work of the Charter Commission is complete, it goes to popular vote for adoption or rejection.
You can read the statute here:
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/30-A/title30-Asec1321.html
The bus would be a longer
The bus would be a longer ride than using the LARR and SLR lines from downtown Lewiston to Commercial Street in Portland.
And for those of us that live downtown near the waterfront and can already walk the trails, paddle the river, walk to Fishbones, Fuel, Gritty's the Franco Center, etc, I think there is plenty to make it attractive.
It seems that the longer people live in LA the less positive their outlook. Tragic, but we can't let that stop us from growing the economy.