An unusual mix of opponents, one of them quite secretive, is working at a grass-roots level to block a proposed 145-mile power line through Maine, even though it’s not on any ballot.
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PUC delays next week’s hearings on CMP’s proposed transmission line project
The complexity, heavy interest and other issues force postponement of the sessions for at least six more weeks.
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Opponents of CMP power line project rally in Augusta
Residents and businesses in Somerset County were among those who raised concerns Friday about CMP’s proposed transmission line from Quebec to Massachusetts.
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Thursday’s storm caused thousands of power outages, but no, it wasn’t a tornado
Almost 30,000 CMP customers lost power, and Brunswick schools canceled Friday classes.
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Opposition builds to CMP’s transmission line project
A rally is planned Friday to protest the 145-mile New England Clean Energy Connect project as state entities discuss the steps towards public hearings.
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Under fire from all sides, CMP losing the power of its word
The utility faces parallel investigations of its response to October’s windstorm, and a looming class-action suit. But its biggest challenge? Regaining customers’ trust.
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From a tiny dam in 1899 to a cog in a multinational corporation: A history of CMP
Like other energy companies, CMP would utlimately be swept up in a surge of acquisitions.
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Franklin County group mum on request to CMP for benefits
Elected officials seeking the benefits as compensation for the construction of the New England Clean Energy Connect Project would not give details on what they’ve asked for.
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Lawsuit alleges CMP workers were told to blame customers for their high bills
The company vehemently denies the charge and says it is an insult to its workers.
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Firms say they will file another suit against CMP, this time alleging fraud
A trio of law firms say Central Maine Power intentionally blamed customers for excessively high bills rather than acknowledge problems with its metering and billing systems.