Hours before a much-anticipated public hearing on the merits of a new transmission line through western Maine, an analysis released Wednesday by environmental and renewable energy interests concluded that the New England Clean Energy Connect project would not reduce carbon pollution and therefore do nothing to offset climate change. The analysis claims the line would […]
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Power line proponents pitch project's benefits in Lewiston
LEWISTON — A campaign supporting the controversial proposal for a new hydropower transmission line through Maine was rolled out here Tuesday, a day before state regulators are scheduled to host their final public hearing on the project, which has drawn opposition from hundreds of residents. The project, known as New England Clean Energy Connect, would bring […]
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CMP 'security lapse' exposes 77,300 customer records on internet
Human error in Central Maine Power’s information technology department last year led to the online release of names, addresses and former account numbers of 77,300 customers who were found to be ineligible for low-income bill-paying assistance. The information was discovered during a Google search in May by a customer who then alerted CMP, which took […]
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Wilton filing petition in CMP transmission line
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons voted 3-0-1 Tuesday to file a petition with the Public Utilities Commission to intervene in Central Maine Power Co.’s New England Clean Energy Connect project. Chairperson Tiffany Maiuri, David Leavitt and Keith Swett voted for the filing, Phillip Hilton abstained and Tom Saviello was absent. The $950 million project proposes […]
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Foes of CMP power line gear up for protest in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — A group opposed to the 145-mile transmission line proposed by Central Maine Power Co. through parts of rural Somerset County plan to deliver their concerns to county commissioners at their regular meeting Wednesday. The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the commissioners’ room in the courthouse on High Street. Sandi Howard, administrator […]
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PUC rules that CMP and Emera prepared 'reasonably' for Oct. 29 storm
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has concluded that Central Maine Power and Emera Maine responded “reasonably” to an intense rain and wind storm last October that led to record blackouts in much of the state, based on the best available weather forecasts at the time. The decision, which came in an unanimous vote Tuesday by […]
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Dark money and blurred alliances drum up resistance to CMP power line project
This political season, two signs stand out among the hundreds of roadside placards seeking votes. One says: “No CMP Corridor.” It features an image of the state of Maine with a power cord and plug inside. Another says: “Stand Up For Maine.” It has a Maine map with transmission lines and mountains. In political campaigns, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Protesters decry transmission line through Maine's North Woods
AUGUSTA — As a registered white-water rafting guide in Somerset County, Kimberly Lyman has heard from visitors to Maine about their desire to experience the wilderness and spend time away from developed places. So the prospect of a 145-mile electric transmission line running from Quebec to Lewiston and on to Massachusetts, including a crossing at […]
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Opponents of power line project rallying today in Augusta
Opponents of a 145-mile transmission line project through western Maine are planning to rally Friday outside a Department of Environmental Protection building in Augusta as the review process intensifies for the New England Clean Energy Connect. “This is still part of the process where we want to build awareness and create a consensus,” said Sandra […]
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Franklin County officials release details of CMP request, cry foul
A group of Franklin County officials have requested millions of dollars’ worth of investment from Central Maine Power Co., including internet expansion, scholarships, tax relief and economic development, to compensate for a proposed $950 million, Canada-to-Massachusetts power line that would cut across the region. But the memorandum of understanding request by local officials, which they earlier […]