NECEC

Published
May 16, 2022

State environmental staffers back power line permit in advance of postponed board meeting

In recommendations to the Board of Environmental Protection, DEP staff rejected most of the arguments from power line critics. A meeting to discuss the appeals has been delayed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Published
May 10, 2022

Power corridor developer defends embattled project before Maine’s highest court

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard two separate cases Tuesday involving the contested NECEC power line project.
Published
May 6, 2022

Seven months after historic vote, power line project to get its day in court

On Tuesday, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments challenging a November referendum to ban the $1 billion NECEC project, among other issues.
Published
January 26, 2022

Hydro-Quebec stops work on Canadian section of NECEC power line

The provincial utility said it hopes to resume work, and expressed confidence that NECEC would win its legal challenges.
Published
December 27, 2021

Paul LePage tells Tom Saviello to ‘bring it on’

Former governor said he would love to see the ex-lawmaker from Wilton jump into the 2022 gubernatorial race, but it's not clear what will happen.
Published
December 15, 2021

Judge hears arguments in power line case days before voter-approved law takes effect

Judge Michael Duddy said he will decide within the next two days whether to grant an injunction to keep Maine's law banning the project from taking effect.
Published
November 24, 2021

NECEC is halting payments while work on Maine energy corridor is suspended

The developers of a 145-mile transmission line through the state agreed to suspend work but said that also means payments for benefits will be held back.
Published
November 19, 2021

At Gov. Mills’ request, NECEC will suspend construction on power corridor project

NECEC Transmission LLC said it will cease work on the $1 billion project until its legal challenge to a pending statutory ban plays out in court.
Published
November 18, 2021

Maine Voices: Confessions of a reluctant Question 1 opponent

The retroactivity-focused campaign almost pushed me into voting ‘yes.’ Why didn't power line backers bring up the climate change implications?
Published
November 14, 2021

Jim Fossel: Maine power line issue puts both parties on defense

The big vote on Question 1 could open an electoral corridor for an independent candidate for governor next year.