But some opponents of the New England Clean Energy Connect project say the promise doesn’t touch other environmental concerns in the 53 miles of new transmission line corridor from Beattie Township through The Forks.
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Video: CMP power line challenges way of life in off-the-grid Somerset County
For a handful of year-round residents and camp owners in the unorganized territory, a proposed power line corridor through an otherwise off-the-grid area brings concerns and questions at the heart of why they live there.
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South Portland-Montreal pipeline pitched as alternative route for CMP line
Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, offers an emergency bill suggesting the Portland Pipe Line corridor replace the controversial route now proposed.
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Lewiston the big winner in controversial power line project
The city would gain more than $8 million in additional tax revenue annually if New England Clean Energy Connect gets a green light.
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Public weighs in on proposed CMP power line project in Farmington
Members of the public voiced concerns to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on the impact of CMP’s proposed power line on the scenery and wildlife of western Maine.
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Parts of downtown Lewiston without power
Central Maine Power officials said the outrage affected a small area encompassing Ash, Park and Pine streets and surrounding areas.
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CMP power line supporters make their case to Somerset County commissioners
Advocates of the 145-mile transmission line emphasized the benefits of clean air, jobs and property taxes at the commissioners’ meeting in Skowhegan.
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Saviello predicts permit approval for CMP transmission line
The Wilton selectman and his colleagues plan to discuss at a future meeting whether their town will maintain its stand in support of the project.
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Jackman joins resistance against CMP power line project
Residents voted 78-11 to oppose the project Wednesday at a special town meeting.
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State tells CMP its application to build 145-mile power line incomplete
The Department of Environmental Protection says it cannot evaluate the project without information in four areas, a request CMP calls routine.