AUGUSTA (AP) — Some Maine residents say they started experiencing headaches and other health concerns after “smart meters” were installed at their homes.
Maine’s Public Utilities Commission held a public witness hearing on Wednesday at the University of Maine at Augusta. The hearing is part of an investigation the commission launched into health risks of Central Maine Power’s smart meters.
More than 600,000 smart meters installed in Maine while 8,000 have opted out.
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