The $4.2 million, from a 2019 agreement related to the controversial power corridor project, will support efforts to improve internet access and infrastructure.
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Thousands of ammo rounds seized from accused CMP substation shooter’s Fairfield home
Thomas Welch turned himself in Sunday and is being held on $250,000 bail.
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Man arrested following ‘extensive’ vandalism at CMP substations across central Maine
Police asked the public for help in their investigation of an incident that caused widespread power outages early Sunday morning.
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Power restored for over 2,000 customers in Kennebec County
A power outage in Augusta, Sidney and Rome lasted through Saturday morning.
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CMP delays Augusta Old Winthrop Road proposal for review
The utility faced pushback from abutters over plans for a proposed new facility for its transmission team to be built in a residential area.
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9 displaced in Waterville house fire
The fire at 12 Chase Ave. broke out early Wednesday morning while the family was sleeping, drawing firefighters from several area departments.
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CMP wants a new facility on its property. Some Augusta neighbors have concerns.
Central Maine Power Co. has proposed a new 38,000-square-foot building for a low-density, single-family neighborhood and some residents are frustrated by the utility’s communication on the project.
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Winthrop home destroyed by fire
The blaze started under the double-wide manufactured home after a kerosene heater was apparently used to try to thaw frozen pipes, officials say.
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Maine regulators approve conservation plan, allowing completion of controversial NECEC line
The approval, which was condemned by environmental groups, opens the door for the completion of a 53-mile transmission line through rural northwestern Maine.
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Maine electric bills to rise $12 to $16 in January
Maine regulators on Wednesday approved increases to the standard offer for Central Maine Power and Versant Power, which makes up a solid chunk of customers’ monthly bills.