End the War
Build the Peace
Rebuild our Economy
Saturday, September 13th
1:00 pm: Rally at Paul Bunyan Park on Main Street, Bangor
followed by
2:30 pm: Peace Walk to Hammond Street Church
3:00 pm: Talk with Amy Goodman host of "Democracy Now"
Hammond Street Church, 28 High Street, Bangor

Maine Peacemakers Rally to Urge Candidates to End the War

Bangor-Mainers will gather on Saturday, September l3th at 1:00 p.m. at Paul Bunyan Park in Bangor to send a message to candidates and congresspeople. Hundreds will rally to call on elected officials and candidates to ”End the War. Build the Peace. Rebuild the Economy.” A “Peace Walk” to a talk by journalist, Amy Goodman at the Hammond Street Church in Bangor will follow the rally.

“With all the focus on political campaigns and candidates, its important that we the people make our voices heard. We want all the candidates to know we want to see an end to the occupation of Iraq and a foreign policy based on misinformation and military domination. Such policies drain resources needed here in Maine, and around the world. These policies don't increase our security at home or abroad,” said Al Larson, member of Veterans for Peace Chapter 003, one of the sponsoring organizations.

Speakers at the rally will include Mary Trotochaud, who with her husband Rick McDowell lived in Iraq after 2003 and who continue to maintain contact with Iraqis. Hosain Aghamoosa, an Iranian American history student at the University of Maine; Katrina Bisheimer, a Maine labor activist; Doug Crate a Bangor area social worker, and others.

Performances will feature folk/rock/blues/country singers/songwriters Larry and Leslie Latour, Judd Esty-Kendall, Marsha Lyons and Cora Rose.

Amy Goodman, host of “Democracy Now” will speak at 3:00 p.m. at the Hammond Street Church, 23 High Street in Bangor after a “Peace Walk” from the rally led by Veterans for Peace. Her talk will be presented by WERU which broadcasts her program locally.

Sponsoring organizations include Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine,Veterans for Peace 003 Chapter, Maine People's Alliance, Orono Peace GroupWaterville Area Bridges for Peace and Justice, Northern Maine Peace & Justice (Aroostook County), Ellsworth Peace & Justice,Peace & Social Action Committee of Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor Vigil for PeaceMDI Peace & Justice, Pax Christi Maine Peace & Justice Group of Waldo County, From Every Village Green, Resources for Organizing and Social Change,Peace Action Maine, h.o.m.e. Inc., St. Francis Community and others. To co-sponsor or for more information call 942-9343 or visit www.peacectr.org
 

Please Note: Earlier emails and information stated the date as Tuesday, Sept. 15th. The CORRECT day is Tuesday, Sept. 16th --- ONE SHOW ONLY! Hope you can join us and bring a freind or two.

Join Waterville Area Bridges for Peace&Justice for this Railroad Square Cinema one-time showing of the film “Considering Democracy.” The filmmaker will be present for Q&A and discussion afterwards.

Mark your calendar! Spread the word!

Tuesday, Sept. 16 7:00 pm
Director Keya Leah Horiuchi with
CONSIDERING DEMOCRACY
Railroad Square Cinema - Waterville

What does the rest of the world think of U.S. domestic and foreign policy? While the U.S. is perceived here as a beacon of democracy, how does it compare to other democratic nations? Americans are continually told through their media that freedom and democracy are supported abroad and that we have the best lives of any people in the world, but is it true? Shot in ten countries, CONSIDERING DEMOCRACY weaves together seemingly different topics into an interconnected tapestry of information. People from around the world act as a mirror for Americans to see a reflection of political power in the United States. “This documentary offers a cinematic mirror that allows U.S. citizens to see ourselves through the eyes of the world. The image you see in this well done and powerful documentary might surprise you.”
—Godfrey Reggio, Director Koyaanisqatsi. Unrated. 58 Min.

Admission Prices at Railroad Square Cinema
$7.50 for Adults in the evenings, $6.00 for matinees.
Children (12 and under) are $5.00 at all times.
Seniors and Students are $6.50 in the evenings.
Mondays -- $5.00 all day!

Discount books are available. $60 for 10 admissions or $50 if you're a Railroad Square Cinema member.
www.railroadsquarecinema.com/
RRS 24 hour movie info: 207-873-6526
National Priorities Project analyzes and clarifies federal data so that people can understand and influence how their tax dollars are spent: nationalpriorities.org.
WEEKLY PEACE VIGILS
Join us!
End the War in Iraq!
Not One More Death!
Not One More Dollar!
Bring Them Home NOW!

Waterville: Messalonskee Bridge (Kennedy Memorial Drive)
Noon - 1:00 pm, SUNDAYS. FYI: 873-0878

Skowhegan: Margaret Chase Smith Bridge (Rt. 201)
Noon - 1:00 pm SUNDAYS. FYI: 643-2356

Two other opportunities in Augusta (note days and times)
Augusta: Capitol Rotary, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm THURSDAYS
Augusta: Women in Black, 12:30-1:00, in front of the Lithgow Library
(State and Winthrop streets) FRIDAYS
Sign our Voter Pledge
Visit www.ipetitions.com/petition/DefundthosewhoFundtheWar

To see pictures of our July 2007 Peace Train .... here are pictures of the preparation : and here are pictures from the parade.
Cost of the War in Iraq
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Click here to find U.S. and allied military fatalities and wounded.

For information and activism on the movement to impeach
President Bush and Vice-president Cheney, go to: www.impeachbush.org or www.impeachbush.tv/.
Waterville Area Bridges for Peace and Justice, on the bridge

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Waterville Area Bridges for Peace and Justice: Our mission is to mount
viable and visible actions towards peace and justice which are the basis for
security and the well-being of all. We dedicate our efforts to future generations.
Waterville Area Bridges for Peace & Justice
30 Hole in the Wall Road
Solon, Maine 04979
phone: 207 643-2356
updated September 2008
Webmistress, Donna Jones, West End Webs e-mail her at: DonnaJJones@gwi.net