
In correspondence with its customers, Casella admits it is using some disposal fee hikes to build markets for Maine sludge – at least some of which is known to have unsafe PFAS levels – in states and countries with environmental laws that are not as strict as Maine’s. Officials in New Brunswick say they are investigating the situation.
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Additionally, a celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at a later date in her beloved home state of Texas.Casella would not say exactly where it was hauling the sludge, but drivers picking up municipal sludge tell Maine plant managers it is headed to New Brunswick, Canada.

Visiting hours will be hosted by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine on Saturday, Mafrom 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of almost 50 years, Ron Dionne daughter Dawn Dionne-Hamlin (Mike) Todd Dionne (Katie) sisters, Barbara Pawelek (Fabian) and Janice Bordovsky (Clarence) brothers, Velmon Buehring (Peggy), Jimmy Buehring (Melissa), and Shelby Buehring (Lynn) grandchildren, Michael, Lillian, Landon, and Deacon grand-dog, Moxie and many cherished nieces, nephews and loved ones whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Anita Buehring brother Edgar (Eddie) Buehring, and sister-in-law, Evangeline (Van) Buehring. Special memories include camping out at the farm, hauling hay, and any activities that brought people together to eat and laugh. Nieces and nephews hold fond memories of spending time with Aunt Shirly and Uncle Ron in the various cities in which they lived. She loved sharing her family traditions including baking and decorating Christmas cookies with her grandchildren and others who were fortunate enough to be around.

She was an excellent cook, and especially loved treating family and friends with her famous crepes, guacamole, or vermicelli. Shirley thoroughly enjoyed taking care of those she loved and always made sure everyone had a seat at the table. Family included hers and Ron’s siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, and those she added to her circle by choice. Family, though, went beyond her immediate loved ones. Shirley loved her husband, children, and grandchildren more than anything. In recent years, they spent winters in Kenedy, Texas catching up with family and friends, and summers by the river in Skowhegan where Shirley cherished time spent with family telling stories, laughing, and just being together. Through their years of marriage their adventures took them to homes in Germany, Texas, and Maine. Ron and Shirley married on Augand began their life together in North Carolina. While visiting family in North Carolina she met her future husband Ronald “Ron” Dionne. Shirley held various jobs early in life, but her favorite ‘jobs’ included being a wife, mom, and Nan.

She attended Karnes City High School, graduating in1963.

She was the fifth of seven children born to Edgar Henry and Anita Marie (Sain) Buehring. Shirley was born in Kenedy, Texas on August 12, 1945. SKOWHEGAN – It is with profound sadness that the family of Shirley Ann (Buehring) Dionne of Skowhegan, Maine and Kenedy, Texas announce her sudden passing at her home in Skowhegan on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 77.
