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Penobscot Policy Choices: a Summary of the Findings of the Penobscot River Study Team
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The Penobscot River is one of the most extensively researched rivers in Maine. Some skeptics have noted a negative relationship between the amount of such research and constructive action. In an effort to synchronize the two a bit more closely we offer what we hope is a fairly nontechnical primer on the river\u27s water pollution problems, condensed from the results of a two-year multidisciplinary research project. We also offer a brief review of public pollution policy issues and suggestions for future action.
When the Penobscot Valley was in its heyday as the lumber capital of the world, around the middle of the last century, one used to be able to walk from Bangor to Brewer across the Penobscot River on the decks of the ships at anchor. This waterborn commerce is largely gone now, but sometimes it still seems as if one could walk across the River on its thick covering of foam. These images convey the region\u27s spirit at different times, the first of vitality and expanding opportunity, the second of stagnation - both environmental and economic.
Contributors from the University of Maine at Orono: Richard Harvey, editor (Sociology), Franklin Woodard (Sanitary Engineering), Charles Wallace (Business Administration), James Henderson (Political Science), Harriet Henry (Law), John Maroney and Gary White (Wildlife Management), and Edgar Imhoff (Hydrology).https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1288/thumbnail.jp
Warning! To the People of Maine
Get PDFA pamphlet published by Citizens Against a Power Authority of Maine opposing a referendum proposed in State of Maine Legislative Document No. 1760 of the 106th Legislature. LD No.1760, if enacted, would create a Power Authority of Maine intended to provide an adequate supply of electric power and energy for the residents of this State as a whole at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound utility practices; for the purposes of developing the natural resources of the State; stimulating the agricultural, recreational, general economic and industrial growth of the State, and thereby promoting the general health and welfare of the people of the State, there is created the Power Authority of Maine with the powers and duties of such an authority. On November 6, 1973, the vote failed in state-wide election 95,645 to 151,480, or 38.7% to 61.3%.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1335/thumbnail.jp
United, The United Nations Fight For Freedom
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Bangor Brewer Hampden
Get PDFDetails the history, local government, education, municipal services, recreation, and planning and development of Bangor, Brewer, and Hampden circa 1973. Among the picture are the Bangor International Airport and the Paul Bunyan statue.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1276/thumbnail.jp
Eastern Maine People Build Their Medical Center
Get PDFThis undated pamphlet provides campaign fundraising information for a renovation project for Eastern Maine Medical Center. Though undated, the pamplet is likely from 1971. Architectural sketches show existing builidings and the planned renovations to the hospital campus.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1120/thumbnail.jp