Dragon Cement Plant, Thomaston Maine, 04861
Dragon cement plant in combination with others scattered throughout the United States and beyond are causing irreversible damage to our planet and environment. This website has been created to provide greater insight
regarding the hazards which this specific industry has on our Earth, aquifers, plant life, it's creatures both big and small, and most importantly human health. **LEGAL UPDATE** 1-20-09: Please see legal section for documents.
**Case Update** 3/22/2011 U.S. DISTRICT COURT ISSUES DECISION. Please see "Legal" section for all relevant filings as promised. **Please note that we are very disappointed with the Federal Court for it's failure to fairly and accurately represent the "FACTS" and it appears favoritism and bias played a role in this decision. Question: Is this decision Politically motivated?? There appears to be far more than meets the eye. An injustice to our family has been done and it is morally improper. The blasting continues to disturb us, and we are still troubled by this outrageous behavior.
**MEDIA UPDATE** 1/29/11 MINE SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION FINDS 53 SAFETY
**CASE UPDATE AS OF 01-14-2011 **Please note that out of respect for the Court, and Presiding Judge of this case, I am refraining from the posting of recent filings of Memorandum of Law Briefs, and Oppositions to those briefs/motions until the Judge has ruled upon them and, rendered his final decision. Immediately upon receipt of his decision, or as soon as possible, I will post the lengthy, yet very informative and interesting brief's.
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- A very special thanks to our Attorney, Peggy McGehee for her extensive legal work.-
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**LEGAL UPDATE** 10-8-2010
*********TRIAL SET FOR OCTOBER 26, 2010 IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT*********
PLEASE SEE LEGAL SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL FILED COURT DOCUMENTS
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------DAMAGE UPDATE 9-29-2010-------
***DRAGON'S BLASTING BLOWS OUT OUR BARN WINDOW***
On the above day Dragon blatsed in their limestone quarry and my wife hears a loud shatter a second later. Our window is still like this today even after notifying the authorities. Dragon's blasting has not stopped damaging our home.
**MEDIA UPDATE** LAW COURT HEARS TRESPASS ARGUMENT ON 2-09-10
**MEDIA UPDATE** 12-22-09 Dragon Building Explodes! Explosion heard, felt for miles, frightens residents!
**Explosion Video** 12-22-09 From WSCH6 Portland Maine News:
**NEW FILING 11-23-09**
Our Brief to the Maine Law Court RE: U.S. District Court's Order from 8-06-09.
BRIEF OF APPELLEES DARNEY 11-23-09.pdf NOTE: This Brief has been filed with the Maine Law Court to ultimately provide the U.S. District Court with answers as to why many other states have adopted the more "modern" approach to "Trespass" laws which Science has played a significant role in demonstrating that "atomic" "particulate" and or dust, smoke, fumes, vibrations, etc., are invasive to abutting property owners and should clearly demonstrate a Trespass. Maine Law is outdated and not in sync with our scientific advancements, therefore the law needs to be re-examined and amended so there is fairness to all who suffer from "invisible" trespass that can be proven scientifically.
California Residents Experience Same Problems:
**Update** 2-6-09: Letter to Editor Is Published RE: Dragon Mercury Emissions;
**Update** 1-29-09: DRAGON IS SEEKING SPECIAL EMISSIONS LICENSE TREATMENT!
Photo by Daniel Dunkle, VillageSoup.Com Photo by Daniel Dunkle, VillageSoup.Com
***MEDIA UPDATE 1/12/09***
Local news paper article on recent Federal Court Summary Judgement Ruling
http://knox.villagesoup.com/Government/story.cfm?storyID=141714
***LEGAL UPDATE 1/06/2009***
DRAGON LOSES MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT IN U.S. FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT.
MSDS sheet for Portland Cement: (By far the most informative I have found regarding the cumulative health effects on humans.)
http://www.monarchcement.com/Assets/PDFs/Portland%20MSDS.pdf
See Dragon's Toxic Pollutant Score Card at: (Note that the below link is the TRI rating for Dragon out of ALL reporting USA facilities.
Then note that the next link is the TRI rating for Dragon JUST in the State of Maine v. other companies.
***UPDATE*** 12/15/08 "Local industries dispute national report on toxic air"
"Fisher and Dragon were listed as contributing to poor air quality for the other schools that were ranked as having poorer air quality." A quote from this news article: http://knox.villagesoup.com/Community/story.cfm?storyID=137986
"The full USA Today report and school-by-school analysis can be found at smokestack.usatoday.com. For more information on the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory Program, visit epa.gov/tri."
For over 6 years I have been diligently researching the effects of cement manufacturing on our environment and the toxic chemicals released by this process.
***UPDATE***9-27-08 Also see new Village Soup newspaper article RE: "The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is fining Dragon $29,887 and requiring the company spend another $119,545 to improve dust containment equipment and practices outlined in a supplemental environmental project (SEP)." A total fine amount of $149,432 not including the others.
As this website is frequently updated, please check back often as new information becomes available it will be posted. Thanks for your patience.
Please visit http://youtube.com/scdarney for other videos I have taken of Photo from http://knox.villagesoup.com/ .
our area surrounding Dragon Cement.
Below is a small section of Dragon Cement's limestone quarry operation which is adjacent to Route 1 here in Thomaston Maine. It is important to note that this area is approximately 50% residential, and 50% commercial, Dragon being in the center of both.
Photos by Ed Friedman-Point of View Helicopter Svcs.
As seen here, the quarry is adjacent to Route 1 in Thomaston and there are many local businesses impacted by Dragon's weekly blasting and dust problems. For more information regarding Dragon's mine violations and history please visit www.msha.gov and on the left hand column click on "Data Retrieval System", and then enter Dragon Cement's Mine Identification number #1700022. Once there, it is easily accessible to view a history of accidents, health related problems, and much more.
The image below shows the relative population surrounding Dragon Cement. You may also search Google Earth for better quality aerial photography
