I was surprised and disappointed to read the opinion of the Bethel Citizen’s editorial staff (is that really a staff or is it one person’s opinion hiding behind the Citizen banner?) calling the residents of Greenwood “self-centered” and “ignorant.” Such a disrespectful take on the lively debate surrounding the controversial proposal to build industrial wind […]
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We don't want these towers in Maine
Greenwood residents should make an effort to attend the wind tower hearing on July 9, at 6 p.m. at the Legion hall. They should also turn out to vote on the issue on a date soon afterward. Greenwood has several mountains and ponds that attract tourists to Vacationland. What a pity it would be to […]
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Offshore wind energy at a turning point in Maine
A decadelong effort to establish an offshore wind energy industry in Maine is at a turning point, its future hinging on whether state utility regulators vote to reopen a power contract to test a patented technology for deep-water floating wind farms. Supporters of the University of Maine-led Maine Aqua Ventus project fear that a vote […]
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'No' to wind power projects
The rejection of Northern Pass by New Hampshire regulators puts CMP’s “clean energy connect” back on the front burner. Even though CMP has stated publicly that their 145-mile direct current line from Coburn Gore to Lewiston has nothing to do with wind power, it stretches credulity to not see a direct connection between Nextera’s 133-turbine […]
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Protect the mountains forever
Congratulations to Gov. Paul LePage for introducing a bill to repeal the Expedited Windpower Act, enacted in 2008. It is about time the Legislature repealed that act, which is destroying Maine’s mountains. The 2008 act was prepared by a top-heavy group of power companies, developers and conservation organizations. There is no mention in their report […]
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Renewable energy stakes a claim in midwest
Some of the nation’s fiercest winds tear across the 100-odd miles separating Casper and Rawlins, making Wyoming a potential colossus of wind power. So why is Wyoming the only state to tax wind power? Ask the politicians representing America’s biggest producer of coal. Or simpler, check their donor list. “There is a real feeling that […]
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Thanks to Gov. LePage
It was heartening to learn that Gov. Paul LePage responded to the many residents, both full and part-time, in western Maine who are opposed to erecting wind towers on our beautiful mountains. Slowing down the process of this development is fair, and the action of the governor makes us feel that we may get some […]
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Paul LePage blocks new wind energy permits
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage imposed a moratorium on new wind energy permits in Maine on Wednesday while establishing a commission that will meet behind closed doors to study the economic impacts of wind turbines on the state’s tourism industry. LePage, a long-time critic of wind energy, issued an executive order creating the Maine Wind […]
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Bethel wind ordinance
The Review Committee still has restrictions against allowing a commercial wind energy company building a farm in Bethel. The committee members are listening to the anti-wind people and their scare tactics used in other western towns. A positive study, showing impacts on health and environment, was published in the Sun Journal (May 6, 2015). The […]
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No wind towers in Greenwood
This is in response to Cathy Crowley’s letter to the editor (Oct. 5) about wind towers in the Greenwood area. I feel the same way she does — I am very much against it. When I was growing up, Greenwood was my second home because I had so many relatives and friends up there. Many […]