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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Technical Difficulties….
I’m having a few technical difficulties, so I might not be around to post much for a while. I’m going to try to work with some borrowed equipment until I’m back up and running—–but if things go quiet, or you … Continue reading
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The Met Towers Are Coming….
All the parts for the Iberdrola/Atlantic Wind Met Towers have landed in Bingham. They are sitting on a low bed trailer in the yard at Melcher Brothers Logging. Very soon, these parts will be put together to become three Met … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlantic Wind, Concord, Fletcher Mountain, Iberdrola, Industrial Wind, Lexington, Maine, Melcher, Met Towers, Photos, Somerset County, Spruce Pond, United Arab Emirates, Update, Wind
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First Wind—Fishing For TIF’s
Last night was a busy time in Somerset County. First, First Wind made an appearance at the Somerset County Commissioner’s meeting, looking for a TIF for their Mayfield Turbines. The Commissioners decided that a public meeting was in order and … Continue reading
What A Scam!
If you are one of those people who still doesn’t believe that the Wind Industry is simply sucking up billions of our tax dollars, under false pretenses, have a look at this story. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39759042/ns/business-going_green DC
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So, You Think Wind Is “Renewable”?
We keep hearing that Wind Power is “Renewable.” Well, the fact of the matter is, Wind Turbines use a LOT of finite, non-renewable resources. A little research will show that each Turbine can use up to several thousand pounds of … Continue reading
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Patriot Renewables Blows Hot Air In Carthage 10/18/10
There was a pre application public meeting in Carthage tonight, 10/18/10, for the Patriot Renewables/Saddleback Mountain Project. I went expecting to see a real ‘meeting.’ Someplace where folks would sit down and the Developer would present their case, and then … Continue reading
What’s Up With SAM?
For many reasons, I am not a member of The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, so I don’t know just exactly what they are up to these days. However, I recieved the following letter from a man who has been a long … Continue reading
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Tagged Discredit, First Wind, Industrial Wind, LURC, Maine, Maine Guide, Member, Money, SAM, Scam, Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, Tourism, Update
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Taxes, TIF’s and Tangible Bennefits
Tom Olds has posted a great overview in our Forum of Taxes and TIF’s, as they relate to Industrial Wind Power Projects in Maine. If you have ever been currious about these things, or if your Town/County is considering offering … Continue reading
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Tagged County, Education, Industrial Wind, Information, Maine, Tangible Bennefits, Taxes, TIF, Town, Update, Wind
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Public Meeting in Carthage- 10/18/10
Patriots Renewables is submitting their DEP application for Saddleback on Oct. 20. They are conducting a pre submission public informational meeting, Oct 18, 6 to 8 pm. Steve Brown has been holding a citizen petition for vote on a one … Continue reading
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Tagged Carthage, DEP, Education, Industrial Wind, Meetings, Networking, Patriot Renewables, Protest, Public Hearing, Saddleback Mountain, Update, Wind
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Why Are We Doing Business With First Wind?
If you have been following this Blog, you know that First Wind is courting the Somerset County Commissioners to get a TIF for their Mayfield Turbines. You also know that I have not been shy in my opposition to this. Below … Continue reading →