A recent editorial in favor of the project fails to grasp what it would do to a globally significant forest region.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Heed Maine history’s warning on today’s CMP transmission deal
The utility should fulfill the benefits that it promises up front.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Editorials endorsing CMP plan overlook its many risks
Hydro-Quebec’s pact with the utility will cheat Maine ratepayers and plunder the state’s wild lands.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Who paid for ad critical of Mills’ support for CMP power line? No one’s saying.
The ad, which started running Feb. 20, accuses the governor of making a ‘backroom deal.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: By supporting CMP power line, Mills undercuts efforts to fight climate change
No supposed benefit offered by the utility is worth the damage that dirty power from Quebec will do to our environment.
Posted inMaine, News
Central Maine Power, opponent address proposed transmission line
CMP spokesmen tout the benefits of the project during a meeting in Farmington, while the Natural Resources Council of Maine remains opposed, saying the proposal is not designed to address climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators to investigate CMP over service complaints in Jackman area
Residents in Jackman, Caratunk and Dover-Foxcroft say the frequency and duration of power outages has increased and that staffing levels, service and equipment are insufficient.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Judge tells CMP customers who got disconnect notices to take it up with regulators
Justice Michaela Murphy said the proper venue for the action sought by 4 customers is the Public Utilities Commission, not the courts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP chief pledges billing problems will be solved by end of March, but consumer group has doubts
Company President Doug Herling tells regulators, in response to the threat of fines, that the end of the billing backlog is near.
Posted inMaine
Strong winds knock out power to thousands in southern Maine
Winds gusted more than 50 mph Monday, knocking trees and branches onto power lines.