The Lenten Vigil for Disarmament begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, Saint

Valentines Day, when we will gather from 11:30 to 12:30. across from the

Administration building of Bath Iron Works on Washington Street and then walk

down the street to leaflet the workers at the shift change . We witness against the

continued production of the Aegis guided missile destroyers here at BIW by

General Dynamics.

The Vigil for Disarmament continues every Saturday in Lent:

February 17 and 24 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 and Holy Saturday March 30. With the

reality of the war in Gaza in which so many innocents are being slaughtered with

our complicity, we recognize that the building of these warships, whose missiles kill

indiscriminately, are a preparation for war which robs us of the ability to address

the many needs not being met here in Maine and around the world. It is a war

against the poor, a Crime against Humanity, a crime against Peace.

We need to repent and turn away from the Idolatry of the false god of militarism. True

security comes not from our military industrial complex but from our ability to live

justly with our sisters and brothers and to share our resources equitably. Each

warship built keeps us from the Love needed to heal our Mother Earth.

Disarmament (Resurrection!) calls us to turn away from warships and instead to

begin the healing of the many crises that surround us. Please bring signs.

Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

The Lenten Vigil for Disarmament begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, Saint

Valentines Day, when we will gather from 11:30 to 12:30. across from the

Administration building of Bath Iron Works on Washington Street and then walk

down the street to leaflet the workers at the shift change . We witness against the

continued production of the Aegis guided missile destroyers here at BIW by

General Dynamics.

The Vigil for Disarmament continues every Saturday in Lent:

February 17 and 24 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 and Holy Saturday March 30. With the

reality of the war in Gaza in which so many innocents are being slaughtered with

our complicity, we recognize that the building of these warships, whose missiles kill

indiscriminately, are a preparation for war which robs us of the ability to address

the many needs not being met here in Maine and around the world. It is a war

against the poor, a Crime against Humanity, a crime against Peace.

We need to repent and turn away from the Idolatry of the false god of militarism. True

security comes not from our military industrial complex but from our ability to live

justly with our sisters and brothers and to share our resources equitably. Each

warship built keeps us from the Love needed to heal our Mother Earth.

Disarmament (Resurrection!) calls us to turn away from warships and instead to

begin the healing of the many crises that surround us. Please bring signs.

Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

The Lenten Vigil for Disarmament begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, Saint

Valentines Day, when we will gather from 11:30 to 12:30. across from the

Administration building of Bath Iron Works on Washington Street and then walk

down the street to leaflet the workers at the shift change . We witness against the

continued production of the Aegis guided missile destroyers here at BIW by

General Dynamics.

The Vigil for Disarmament continues every Saturday in Lent:

February 17 and 24 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 and Holy Saturday March 30. With the

reality of the war in Gaza in which so many innocents are being slaughtered with

our complicity, we recognize that the building of these warships, whose missiles kill

indiscriminately, are a preparation for war which robs us of the ability to address

the many needs not being met here in Maine and around the world. It is a war

against the poor, a Crime against Humanity, a crime against Peace.

We need to repent and turn away from the Idolatry of the false god of militarism. True

security comes not from our military industrial complex but from our ability to live

justly with our sisters and brothers and to share our resources equitably. Each

warship built keeps us from the Love needed to heal our Mother Earth.

Disarmament (Resurrection!) calls us to turn away from warships and instead to

begin the healing of the many crises that surround us. Please bring signs.

Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

The Lenten Vigil for Disarmament begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, Saint

Valentines Day, when we will gather from 11:30 to 12:30. across from the

Administration building of Bath Iron Works on Washington Street and then walk

down the street to leaflet the workers at the shift change . We witness against the

continued production of the Aegis guided missile destroyers here at BIW by

General Dynamics.

The Vigil for Disarmament continues every Saturday in Lent:

February 17 and 24 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 and Holy Saturday March 30. With the

reality of the war in Gaza in which so many innocents are being slaughtered with

our complicity, we recognize that the building of these warships, whose missiles kill

indiscriminately, are a preparation for war which robs us of the ability to address

the many needs not being met here in Maine and around the world. It is a war

against the poor, a Crime against Humanity, a crime against Peace.

We need to repent and turn away from the Idolatry of the false god of militarism. True

security comes not from our military industrial complex but from our ability to live

justly with our sisters and brothers and to share our resources equitably. Each

warship built keeps us from the Love needed to heal our Mother Earth.

Disarmament (Resurrection!) calls us to turn away from warships and instead to

begin the healing of the many crises that surround us. Please bring signs.

Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

From the Maine AFL-CIO

Please join union members from all over Maine at this year’s annual Labor Lobby Day on Thursday, March 7, 7:45am - 3pm at the State House in Augusta. Unions are working to pass a number of bills to improve working conditions and staffing, protect workers organizing, promote union jobs, make our workplaces safer and more!

Click here to register for Labor Lobby Day!

The Lenten Vigil for Disarmament begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, Saint

Valentines Day, when we will gather from 11:30 to 12:30. across from the

Administration building of Bath Iron Works on Washington Street and then walk

down the street to leaflet the workers at the shift change . We witness against the

continued production of the Aegis guided missile destroyers here at BIW by

General Dynamics.

The Vigil for Disarmament continues every Saturday in Lent:

February 17 and 24 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 and Holy Saturday March 30. With the

reality of the war in Gaza in which so many innocents are being slaughtered with

our complicity, we recognize that the building of these warships, whose missiles kill

indiscriminately, are a preparation for war which robs us of the ability to address

the many needs not being met here in Maine and around the world. It is a war

against the poor, a Crime against Humanity, a crime against Peace.

We need to repent and turn away from the Idolatry of the false god of militarism. True

security comes not from our military industrial complex but from our ability to live

justly with our sisters and brothers and to share our resources equitably. Each

warship built keeps us from the Love needed to heal our Mother Earth.

Disarmament (Resurrection!) calls us to turn away from warships and instead to

begin the healing of the many crises that surround us. Please bring signs.

Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

The Lenten Vigil for Disarmament begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, Saint

Valentines Day, when we will gather from 11:30 to 12:30. across from the

Administration building of Bath Iron Works on Washington Street and then walk

down the street to leaflet the workers at the shift change . We witness against the

continued production of the Aegis guided missile destroyers here at BIW by

General Dynamics.

The Vigil for Disarmament continues every Saturday in Lent:

February 17 and 24 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 and Holy Saturday March 30. With the

reality of the war in Gaza in which so many innocents are being slaughtered with

our complicity, we recognize that the building of these warships, whose missiles kill

indiscriminately, are a preparation for war which robs us of the ability to address

the many needs not being met here in Maine and around the world. It is a war

against the poor, a Crime against Humanity, a crime against Peace.

We need to repent and turn away from the Idolatry of the false god of militarism. True

security comes not from our military industrial complex but from our ability to live

justly with our sisters and brothers and to share our resources equitably. Each

warship built keeps us from the Love needed to heal our Mother Earth.

Disarmament (Resurrection!) calls us to turn away from warships and instead to

begin the healing of the many crises that surround us. Please bring signs.

Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

The Lenten Vigil for Disarmament begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, Saint

Valentines Day, when we will gather from 11:30 to 12:30. across from the

Administration building of Bath Iron Works on Washington Street and then walk

down the street to leaflet the workers at the shift change . We witness against the

continued production of the Aegis guided missile destroyers here at BIW by

General Dynamics.

The Vigil for Disarmament continues every Saturday in Lent:

February 17 and 24 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 and Holy Saturday March 30. With the

reality of the war in Gaza in which so many innocents are being slaughtered with

our complicity, we recognize that the building of these warships, whose missiles kill

indiscriminately, are a preparation for war which robs us of the ability to address

the many needs not being met here in Maine and around the world. It is a war

against the poor, a Crime against Humanity, a crime against Peace.

We need to repent and turn away from the Idolatry of the false god of militarism. True

security comes not from our military industrial complex but from our ability to live

justly with our sisters and brothers and to share our resources equitably. Each

warship built keeps us from the Love needed to heal our Mother Earth.

Disarmament (Resurrection!) calls us to turn away from warships and instead to

begin the healing of the many crises that surround us. Please bring signs.

Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

  Public Hearing on Juniper Ridge Landfill contract extension on Thursday,
Feb 15th, 6-8pm, in Brewer.

Casella Waste Systems, the private operator of the state owned Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town, is seeking a six year extension of their state contract while they apply for a 40% expansion of the current landfill.
      For over two decades, area residents, including the Penobscot Nation, have continued to shine a light on harmful environmental impacts from the landfill, including on the Penobscot River, and questioned the for-profit model that has increased the importation of out-of-state waste, straining landfill capacity.

      The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services Bureau of General Services will hold a public hearing regarding changes to its Operating Services Agreement (OSA) with Casella to allow a contract extension on Thursday February 15th from 6-8pm, in Brewer, at Jeff's Catering.

      There is not currently a plan for the Bureau to stream the event, but if that changes they will issue a notice and post on their website. Sunlight Media Collective plans to stream on Facebook Live.
 

      Written comments can be submitted to the Bureau of General Services by Monday February 26th, at 5pm.

Submission by email: Lane.gould@maine.gov

Submission by mail:

Lane Gould, Landfill Manager

Bureau of General Services

111 Sewall St.  Cross Office Building 4th floor

77 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0077
 

Listen to RadioActive 1/23/24 program on WERU FM co-produced with Sunlight Media Collective:

With guests Maria Girouard, Nickie Sekera and Ed Spencer

https://archives.weru.org/radioactive/2024/01/radioactive-1-23-24-juniper-ridge-landfill-contract-extension-sought/

Join us as we vigil weekly for peace and ceasefire, signs are available but feel free to bring your own.

We refuse to be silent, because the voices for peace must not be silent. We vigil weekly to call for peace and an end to the militarism which is corrupting our democracy and destabilizing the planet.

Every Wednesday Outside the Bangor City Hall from 12-12:30

Join us as we vigil weekly for peace and ceasefire, signs are available but feel free to bring your own.

We refuse to be silent, because the voices for peace must not be silent. We vigil weekly to call for peace and an end to the militarism which is corrupting our democracy and destabilizing the planet.

Every Wednesday Outside the Bangor City Hall from 12-12:30

Join us as we vigil weekly for peace and ceasefire, signs are available but feel free to bring your own.

We refuse to be silent, because the voices for peace must not be silent. We vigil weekly to call for peace and an end to the militarism which is corrupting our democracy and destabilizing the planet.

Every Wednesday Outside the Bangor City Hall from 12-12:30

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration

Many cultures believe that ceremony is the way we remember to remember. It is in this spirit that we at RFS will once again celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 15th at 4 pm. The gathering allows us to dedicate our time and our attention to honor his prophetic words, his courageous actions, and his lasting legacy.

Rob Shetterly will also be sharing the stories of several persons whose portraits he has painted for his Americans Who Tell the Truth series, with a focus on the power of courage to create change in our broken world. Rob will be unveiling the portrait of John Alston at Swarthmore College on the weekend of January 13th – founder and director of the Chester Children’s Chorus. This inspiring story will also be told at the RFS memorial celebration!

Reversing Falls Sanctuary, 818 Bagaduce Road, N. Brooksville. Monday, January 15th at 4 pm. All are welcome. For info go to: www.reversingfalls.org

Join us as we vigil weekly for peace and ceasefire, signs are available but feel free to bring your own.

We refuse to be silent, because the voices for peace must not be silent. We vigil weekly to call for peace and an end to the militarism which is corrupting our democracy and destabilizing the planet.

Every Wednesday Outside the Bangor City Hall from 12-12:30

As light gives way to darkness, we stand with hope at the Advent Vigil for Disarmament at Bath Iron Works on the 4 Saturdays of Advent, December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 11:30 to 12:30.

We gather in front of the Administration Building at Bath Iron Works on Washington Street in Bath and then walk down to leaflet the workers at the shift change. General Dynamics continues to build the nuclear capable Aegis guided missile Destroyers which launch precision guided missiles which kill indiscriminately. As we can all clearly see, the innocent suffer in these wars that continue raging in Ukraine and Gaza. The question, What about the children? must be answered. The time has come to open our eyes to the reality that the continued building of warships prevents us from using our resources to heal the many needs of our Mother Earth. This constitutes a Crime against Peace and fuels endless wars.

Let's Prepare for Peace this Advent as we recognize that all children are as precious, as vulnerable, as in need of mercy, as the child we await in Advent. Convert BIW to build something that promotes life through Disarmament Now! NO MORE WAR !! Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

Join us as we vigil weekly for peace and ceasefire, signs are available but feel free to bring your own. We refuse to be silent, because the voices for peace must not be silent. We vigil weekly to call for peace and an end to the militarism which is corrupting our democracy and destabilizing the planet.

Every Wednesday Outside the Bangor City Hall from 12-12:30

As light gives way to darkness, we stand with hope at the Advent Vigil for Disarmament at Bath Iron Works on the 4 Saturdays of Advent, December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 11:30 to 12:30.

We gather in front of the Administration Building at Bath Iron Works on Washington Street in Bath and then walk down to leaflet the workers at the shift change. General Dynamics continues to build the nuclear capable Aegis guided missile Destroyers which launch precision guided missiles which kill indiscriminately. As we can all clearly see, the innocent suffer in these wars that continue raging in Ukraine and Gaza. The question, What about the children? must be answered. The time has come to open our eyes to the reality that the continued building of warships prevents us from using our resources to heal the many needs of our Mother Earth. This constitutes a Crime against Peace and fuels endless wars.

Let's Prepare for Peace this Advent as we recognize that all children are as precious, as vulnerable, as in need of mercy, as the child we await in Advent. Convert BIW to build something that promotes life through Disarmament Now! NO MORE WAR !! Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

Join us as we vigil weekly for peace and ceasefire, signs are available but feel free to bring your own. We refuse to be silent, because the voices for peace must not be silent. We vigil weekly to call for peace and an end to the militarism which is corrupting our democracy and destabilizing the planet.

Every Wednesday Outside the Bangor City Hall from 12-12:30

As light gives way to darkness, we stand with hope at the Advent Vigil for Disarmament at Bath Iron Works on the 4 Saturdays of Advent, December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 11:30 to 12:30.

We gather in front of the Administration Building at Bath Iron Works on Washington Street in Bath and then walk down to leaflet the workers at the shift change. General Dynamics continues to build the nuclear capable Aegis guided missile Destroyers which launch precision guided missiles which kill indiscriminately. As we can all clearly see, the innocent suffer in these wars that continue raging in Ukraine and Gaza. The question, What about the children? must be answered. The time has come to open our eyes to the reality that the continued building of warships prevents us from using our resources to heal the many needs of our Mother Earth. This constitutes a Crime against Peace and fuels endless wars.

Let's Prepare for Peace this Advent as we recognize that all children are as precious, as vulnerable, as in need of mercy, as the child we await in Advent. Convert BIW to build something that promotes life through Disarmament Now! NO MORE WAR !! Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

Join us as we vigil weekly for peace and ceasefire, signs are available but feel free to bring your own. We refuse to be silent, because the voices for peace must not be silent. We vigil weekly to call for peace and an end to the militarism which is corrupting our democracy and destabilizing the planet.

Every Wednesday Outside the Bangor City Hall from 12-12:30

As light gives way to darkness, we stand with hope at the Advent Vigil for Disarmament at Bath Iron Works on the 4 Saturdays of Advent, December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 11:30 to 12:30.

We gather in front of the Administration Building at Bath Iron Works on Washington Street in Bath and then walk down to leaflet the workers at the shift change. General Dynamics continues to build the nuclear capable Aegis guided missile Destroyers which launch precision guided missiles which kill indiscriminately. As we can all clearly see, the innocent suffer in these wars that continue raging in Ukraine and Gaza. The question, What about the children? must be answered. The time has come to open our eyes to the reality that the continued building of warships prevents us from using our resources to heal the many needs of our Mother Earth. This constitutes a Crime against Peace and fuels endless wars.

Let's Prepare for Peace this Advent as we recognize that all children are as precious, as vulnerable, as in need of mercy, as the child we await in Advent. Convert BIW to build something that promotes life through Disarmament Now! NO MORE WAR !! Smilin' Trees Disarmament Farm 763-4062

Join us as we vigil weekly for peace and ceasefire, signs are available but feel free to bring your own. We refuse to be silent, because the voices for peace must not be silent. We vigil weekly to call for peace and an end to the militarism which is corrupting our democracy and destabilizing the planet.

Every Wednesday Outside the Bangor City Hall from 12-12:30