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Oakland Maryland resident takes Cumberland Times-News to task.
We thank Mr. Eric Robison for allowing us to post his response to the Editors of the Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News regarding their recent article “Which bat is which?” Letter to the Editor, I am responding to your article, “Which bat … Continue reading
“the public is building these wind farms for the investors and in return we get our electricity bills increased”
Earlier in November we posted this: Now this is some hope and change: “President Obama’s top advisers recommended cutting off funding for a federal loan-guarantee program meant to spur the construction of wind and solar farms and other alternative energy … Continue reading
John Bambacus – “The Exploitation of Our Region’s Natural Resources”
AT Note: This important letter has appeared in several publications, and we thank Mr. Bambacus for granting permission to post here: The Exploitation of Our Region’s Natural Resources Consider this for a moment: The City of Frostburg is providing city … Continue reading
Breaking! U of MD Chancellor punt might be a new Allegheny Treasures record!
I’ve got to admit, it wasn’t exactly the ringing endorsement I had expected. In fact, from the email I just received from the University of Maryland Chancellor, it appears recent newspaper reports of the University of Maryland playing a role … Continue reading
New Garrett County (MD) Commissioners asked to enact industrial wind moratorium.
AT Note: Following is the text of a recent letter sent to the newly elected Garrett County (Maryland) Commissioners by Mr. John Bambacus. We thank Mr. Bambacus for allowing us to post. Commissioners-elect Raley, Crawford and Gatto Nearly two years … Continue reading
Two Minute Warning
Picture this! The game is tied, 120 ticks left on the clock and the league title is on the line. During the time out, you look out from your sideline huddle and see the Head Referee and Umpire, megaphones in … Continue reading
Industrial wind … optimism just isn’t enough.
During a long ago conversation, I said to my Dad, “I’m an optimist Pop! I’m not going through life a pessimist … you know … always seeing the negative side!” Dad asked if I knew the definition of a pessimist. … Continue reading
University of Maryland must insist wind developer partner will protect endangered species.
The following was sent this evening via email to University of Maryland Chancellor William E. Kirwan Subject: University of Maryland – US WindForce Power Purchase Agreement Dear Chancellor Kirwan, Recently, US WindForce LLC touted the signing of a 20 year … Continue reading
Senator Jay Rockefeller asked to reconsider his position on industrial wind.
We thank Dr. Wayne Spiggle for permitting us to post his letter to West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller Dear Senator Rockefeller, Please accept my personal warm greetings. We have visited on several occasions, particularly on health care. You may remember … Continue reading
Industrial wind threatens the golden eagles of the Allegheny Front.
In a superb, must-read post, naturalist writer Marcia Bonta takes us to the “Cadillac” of hawk watches, the Allegheny Front Hawk Watch. Beyond her wonderfully descriptive conversation about the bounty of wildlife witnessed during the encounter, Ms. Bonta has this caution … Continue reading
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