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NECEC

Published
July 15, 2020

Commentary: Lawsuit necessary to stop illegal land grab by CMP

The Maine Bureau of Public Lands is failing to following the straightforward process set out in the state Constitution.
Published
July 10, 2020

Facing referendum, company backing CMP corridor offers discounted power to Maine

In an attempt to sway voters, previously negotiated benefits including grid enhancement for renewable energy and money for broadband access and heat pumps would arrive sooner.
Published
June 19, 2020

Commentary: Hydro-Quebec spokesman silent on drawbacks of ‘deal with the devil’ power

Mainers have good reason to vote this fall to overturn regulatory approval of CMP’s western Maine corridor.
Published
May 17, 2020

Jim Fossel: Complex politics behind statewide corridor vote

Democrats and Republicans haven't clearly split along party lines on a referendum aimed at blocking a western Maine power project.
Published
May 13, 2020

Avangrid sues to block November referendum on hydropower line

The power company asked a state court Wednesday to reject plans for a Nov. 3 statewide public vote on the controversial project.

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Published
April 21, 2020

Commentary: Let Maine people decide fate of CMP corridor

We should be allowed to exercise our constitutional rights to vote on whether we support this project or not.
Published
March 18, 2020

Another View: Challenge to CMP plan is not ‘liberal versus conservative’ issue

The Mainers who oppose the corridor have legitimate concerns about a proposal by a foreign-owned company that has a history of questionable practices.
Published
February 3, 2020

Opponents of CMP power line submit signatures for referendum

The opposition group, No CMP Corridor, says it has enough signatures to force a statewide vote, but legal experts say the move to overturn a regulatory body's decision is unprecedented.
Published
January 25, 2020

Maine Voices: Amid corner-cutting on CMP corridor plan, citizens’ hands are tied

Maine needs more authority to conduct comprehensive environmental studies of significant and/or controversial projects.
Published
December 10, 2019

Golden says he is ‘not sold’ on CMP’s controversial transmission line plan

Maine's 2nd District congressman says he has 'serious concerns' about the proposal to bring Quebec hydropower into the New England power grid.