Leading scientists debunk charges by the transmission project’s opponents.
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State opens public comment on wording of ballot question to stop CMP corridor
The 30-day comment period is strictly for comments regarding whether the chosen wording accurately reflects the referendum’s intent.
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Maine DEP issues permit for construction of CMP corridor
The environmental permit is one of the last major regulatory hurdles for the $1 billion project.
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CMP agrees to create $500,000 COVID-19 fund to settle disconnection case
The fund would help residential customers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic pay their electricity bills.
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Maine’s highest court gives go-ahead to CMP corridor referendum
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds a lower court ruling to allow the referendum question on the November ballot.
Posted inLocal & State
Lawyers clash – via video – over petitions to let Mainers vote on CMP power line
Maine’s supreme court says it will rule ‘expeditiously’ on disputed petitions needed to proceed with a November referendum on a $1 billion hydropower transmission corridor project.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
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Commentary: Contracts to build Clean Energy Corridor reflect project’s promise
The power line will provide jobs for Mainers and deliver clean energy to customers in Maine and New England.
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CMP power line’s chief backer spent $5 million this year to promote it
Two groups have spent almost $10 million in all to fight a referendum aimed at killing the $1 billion project.
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Advancing storm puts pressure on utilities to finish restoring power
With more than 23,000 Maine customers still without electricity late Sunday night, Monday’s high winds could cause another round of damage.