The company now wants to build the transmission line farther from remote Beattie Pond, which was a sticking point for land-use regulators last week.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Beauty so close you might miss it
Mountains, forests, beaches and starry skies are so plentiful here that we take them for granted.
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Mosquitoes in Vermont test positive for West Nile virus
The Vermont Department of Health says a pool of mosquitoes collected in Essex has tested positive for the virus.
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Maine Outdoor Brands alliance hires executive director
Jenny Kordick becomes the trade group’s first full-time director after previously having worked at The Wilderness Society and the National Wildlife Federation.
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A new generation is living the good life
From simple steps like drying clothes on a clothesline instead of in an electric dryer to bigger ones like installing solar panels to power your house, homesteading allows people to save money, have more control over their lives, help the community and even the planet.
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Birding: Whatever the reason, unusual birds land in Maine
Bullock’s orioles and dickcissels have been spotted and photographed this fall.
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Hunting: Duck hunting in December requires dedication
The conditions this time of year are for the hardiest souls.
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Want to travel the country cheaply? Try a teardrop trailer
This Maine couple’s tiny trailer became their ticket to adventure.
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What’s Up In December: A time to learn of white dwarf and red giant stars
Another super moon and a new nova also will be highlights.