Peter Garrett to address L-A Rotary March 23

LEWISTON — Peter Garrett will be the featured guest speaker of the LA Rotary from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St.

Garrett has lived in Maine half his life, though he doesn’t sound like it (he’s British). An earth scientist by training and a hydrogeologist by profession, he is now very involved as the northern New England coordinator of Citizens Climate Lobby volunteers.

CCL volunteers (50,000 nationwide) meet with every member of Congress regarding a revenue-neutral plan that can serve as a Reagan-like “insurance policy” against the perceived threats of the changing climate. It is called Carbon Fee & Dividend. It will level the playing field for energy sources to power our every need, speeding the new industrial revolution already underway toward renewables. It is fair to all, adds new jobs, builds the economy, improves health and does not increase the size of government. No kidding!

Peter is a past president of the Waterville Rotary Club and past assistant district governor.

No reservation is required to attend. Lunch is available for $10 in the Fusion Restaurant at the Ramada.

For more information on future Rotary speakers, call President-Elect and Program Chair Monica Millhime at 753-9040 or email monica.millhime@maine.gov

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