Bob Schott, left, and John Lucas talk about the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line prior to an informational meeting Monday with Central Maine Power officials in Farmington. Both men said they oppose the line being built over the Kennebec River in the Forks area.

Central Maine Power President and CEO Doug Herling addresses the 130 citizens who attended a meeting Monday about the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line in Farmington.

Doug Herling, president and CEO of Central Maine Power, addresses concerned citizens Monday regarding the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line in Farmington.

Concerned citizens listen Monday to speakers from Central Maine Power regarding the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line in Farmington.

Concerned citizens from Franklin and Somerset counties turned out Monday at an informational meeting with CMP officials to discuss the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect transmission in Farmington.

Sharon and Peter Dostie, of West Forks, who both said they strongly oppose the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect transmission, stand in protest prior to an informational meeting Monday with CMP officials in Farmington.

Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, speaks with people arriving Monday for an information meeting regarding the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line with CMP officials in Farmington.

John Carroll, center, communications director for Central Maine Power, speaks about the proposed New England Clean Energy Connect transmission over maps with Albert and Rachel McDaniels prior to an informational meeting Monday with CMP officials in Farmington.