The July 10 editorial failed to consider the appropriateness of the specific location planned for wind farms atop Black Nubble and Redington mountains in Franklin County. Also missing was acknowledgment that there are other areas in the state where such a project would have less impact on the scenic beauty.

There is a natural beauty in the mountainous area of Franklin County that is second to none. Visitors are impressed with the views of our mountains and other undeveloped portions of the county.

For years, the higher elevations of our mountains have been protected from development by a law which limits construction above 2,700 feet. The reasons for this restriction are as valid now as when the legislation was passed, yet the wind project, if approved, will result in the elimination of the natural features of those two mountaintops, both well above 2,700 feet. The region will be forever contaminated by the presence of those turbines, and their supporting road network will be visible for miles around.

Visitors and Mainers alike will be denied the unbroken beauty of our western mountains and be constantly reminded by these mechanical contraptions of development run amok. This is a price too great to pay for the questionable return claimed by the developers.

The Land Use Regulation Commission should deny the application by Endless Energy to establish the wind farm on Black Nubble and Redington on the basis that other locations are available with far less damage to the land and natural beauty.

Burton Weymouth, Kingfield