June 22. , St. Monica’s Chapel, Augusta ME. Peter Garrett of Winslow and Sally Chappell of Bridgton offered solutions to solve the problem of climate change and its negative effects. Sponsored by Pax Christi Maine at their annual assembly.
Maine Social Justice – Converting BIW to a Clean Environment
Bath, Maine. Dozens of Peace and Environmental activists stood in front of the Bath Iron Works Admin Office to petition BIW to stop building weapons of mass destruction and start building things to improve the environment; solar panels, windmills, public transit, etc.
Maine Social Justice – Maine Youth for Climate Justice
On April 23, a grass roots movement, Maine Youth for Climate Justice organized youth from Middle School age to College age to meet at Maine’s Capitol and stress the importance of reversing climate change and supporting the New Green Deal. Many students, Representative Chellie Pingree and Governor Mills had much to say. Students connected climate change with other social injustices. Two students spoke about how climate change has already had a negative effect on their lives.
Maine Social Justice – Starks Vote on CMP Corridor
On April 11, at the Starks Community Center, Starks residents voted on whether or not they favored the proposed Central Maine Power Corridor which will go from Canada to Massachusetts. They heard information from proponents and from opponents. A special town meeting followed. The people of Starks voted more than 2:1 against approving the Corridor.
Maine Social Justice – Year History of Wabanaki in Maine Chris Sockalexis
Chris Sockalexis spoke about the Wabanaki with a focus on the Kennebec River. He demonstrates how flint is chipped into tools and drumming & song.