WERU News Report 2/12/13

Producer/Host: Amy Browne

Topic: At the public hearings for the LPG tank proposal in Searsport last night, the Good Harbor risk assessment report was presented. The report was commissioned by the Islesboro Island Trust. Richard Clarke was unable to attend due to a flight cancellation. His associates, Frank Gallagher and Mike Lucy presented the findings, which conclude that the tank project should not proceed– for several reasons. FMI: http://tbnt.org/

WERU News Report 1/29/13

Producer/Host: Amy Browne
Audio contributed by: John Greenman

Peacetime segment: On today’s Peacetime segment, we’re talking with Bonnie Preston of the “Alliance for Democracy”, one of the groups that has been working for many years to address issues related to corporate personhood.

Segment 2: The Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine commemorated the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 20 with a talk by Esther Attean, Director of community organizing, for the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission process. Today we bring you Part 1 of her talk. (Part 2 will air at this time tomorrow).

WERU News Report 1/15/13

Producer/Host: Amy Browne

Topic: National Security/Safety Expert Richard A. Clarke of Good Harbors releases results of their assessment for the LPG tank proposal in Searsport. Recommends denying permits. We get the details from attorney Steve Hinchman. Hinchman represents “Thanks But No Tank” and Isleboro Islands Trust, who commissioned the independent study.