by Bill Baker | Jul 30, 2017 | Other
You might wonder why Ogunquit and other shore towns with sand dunes discourage people and their dogs from climbing on, sliding down, and walking on our dunes. We have a barrier beach; our sand dunes protect our fragile wetlands and marsh from the ocean waves. Our...
by Bill Baker | Jul 23, 2017 | Other
Every two years, the Maine state geologists issue a report on the state of Maine beaches. Their latest report was published this month and shows how those Maine beaches participating in this program have added sand, lost sand or remained stable. Two beaches, Ogunquit...
by Bill Baker | Jul 16, 2017 | Other
Questions: Are cancer causing pesticides prohibited by the EPA and other government agencies? Does the EPA or any other government agency try to especially approve pesticides that are safe to use around our children? Is cancer is the usual consequence of long term...
by Bill Baker | Jul 9, 2017 | Other
1. Isn’t it true that pesticides used by farmers that are approved by the EPA are safe as long as the chemicals are used as directed? 2. Doesn’t the EPA’s approval of a pesticide mean that it is not harmful to us, our pets, our birds and wildlife, as well as...
by Bill Baker | Jul 2, 2017 | Other
How much do you really know about pesticides? Part 1 QUESTIONS: We all have heard about Rachel Carson and her brilliant 1964 book, Silent Spring, about the harmful effects of pesticides and especially DDT. Did the bestselling Silent Spring change...
