The highly contentious question would establish the framework for a new utility to deliver electricity in Maine.
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Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Local & State, Politics
Question 1: Voters would have a say in certain big spending
Conceived as a fail-safe in case Question 3 passes, Question 1 would require voter approval for certain government bodies to take on more than $1 billion in debt.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: With so much uncertainty, Pine Tree Power is a bad deal for Maine
Do we really want to be on the hook for ensuing litigation and billions of dollars in unpredictable costs?
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pine Tree Power is key to addressing climate change, lowering electric rates
Pine Tree Power would invest in renewable energy, increased reliability and improved customer service, because this is what Maine people want.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire damages Oakland home, displacing 5 people
Chief David Coughlin of the Oakland Fire Department said Monday the house at 10 Ten Lots Road sustained significant damage to the second floor.
Posted inBusiness, News
Mills urges voters to reject public utility takeover
The governor cited uncertainty about the long-term benefits of Pine Tree Power, and its initial cost.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Prices at smaller utilities work their way into debate over Maine’s energy future
Backers of Pine Tree Power tout lower rates at customer-owned utilities, but comparing those rates with investor-owned utilities is complicated.
Posted inLocal & State, News
As cleanup from Lee continues, CMP says most customers should have power back
The Maine Emergency Management Agency and other state agencies were working with local safety officials on cleanup and recovery.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pine Tree Power critics have vastly exaggerated CMP’s, Versant’s likely cost
Federal filings, Maine law and regulations and the current market for public utility assets do not support the $13.5 billion figure cited in opponents’ ads.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
One injured when SUV strikes utility pole in Skowhegan, knocking out power to CMP customers
Fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said it wasn’t clear what led the driver of the SUV to veer off Madison Avenue on Wednesday morning.