FREDERICKSBURG — Laura Pressley and three other people huddled inside a Fredericksburg courtroom Monday, bowing their heads, closing their eyes, holding hands and beginning to pray in hushed voices. “In Jesus’ name, Amen,” the group whispered, just moments before the trial was set to begin in their lawsuit contesting the results of a 3-year-old city […]
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Fluoridation elephant.
The story of the Richmond water plant operator who reduced the fluoride level in town water is a classic case of missing the elephant in the room. Kendall Chamberlin, the water superintendent in Richmond, actually did a good thing in reducing water customers’ exposure to fluoride. When put in the water, fluoride is a drug […]
Water fluoridation treatment has been temporarily suspended.
Attention Customers: The fluoridation adjustment in your drinking water has been suspended temporarily due to supply issues. Fluoridation is scheduled to resume pending product availability. Please contact the Water Division office for more information at 207-288-3555. *Original full-text article online at: https://www.barharbormaine.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1123
This Lehigh Valley town won’t have fluoride in its water much longer. Here’s why
A change is coming to Catasauqua’s drinking water that officials say will cut borough costs. Borough council in August voted to transition to a nonfluoridated water system, which is expected to be complete this year, according to a public notice sent to residents. During the council meeting, officials said they “don’t have the money” for […]
Facts concerning fluoridation
Dear Editor: As the question of fluoridation of the water supply will be considered by the region’s voters on Nov. 8, the Boothbay Region Water District will reiterate its stance and pertinent facts concerning fluoridation. 1. The Boothbay Region Water District’s (BRWD) position concerning fluoridation is “neither for, nor against,” believing fluoridation of the public […]
Honeywell Must Face Claims Over Leaked Air Toxins From Plant.
Plant used to make radioactive gas, later used for bombs Toxins spread into air, water of nearby community, suit says Honeywell International Inc. must still face some claims over its plant near Metropolis, Ill., that allegedly emitted air contaminated with radioactive and other toxic materials, according to a federal judge that narrowed two suits seeking […]
Changes coming to Ripon’s water utility; city will temporarily stop fluoride treatment.
The city of Ripon is expected to discontinue using fluoride in its drinking water in the coming months to better comply with state regulations for storing chemicals at water utilities. That much and more were discussed by officials during last week Monday’s Ripon Common Council meeting. During the meeting, utility officials presented the key points […]
Election ‘Fraud or Errors’ Alleged in Contest of 2019 Fredericksburg Water Fluoridation Ballot Proposition.
Well into its second year, the case challenging the result of a 2019 ballot proposition in Gillespie County will head to court for a trial. Fluoride in municipal water is the subject of a Gillespie County case to be heard this month, alleging election fraud or error during a 2019 ballot proposition and calling for […]
Hurricane Ian Reveals Dangers of Proposal to Use Toxic Phosphogypsum in Road Construction.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following Hurricane Ian’s path of destruction across Florida, demolished roads and collapsed bridges highlight the danger of proposals to use toxic, radioactive phosphogypsum waste in road construction. For years, lawmakers have attempted to allow this dangerous practice. “The pulverized roads and bridges left by Hurricane Ian leave no question that it would be […]
Voting no to fluoride
Dear Editor: The people of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport have the opportunity to vote on removing fluoride from our public water supply Nov. 8. The referendum question will be, “Shall fluoride be added to the public water supply for the intended purpose of reducing tooth decay?” There are several reasons why many of us […]