To the Editor:
In 2000, I purchased Black Island in the middle of Saponic Pond because of the beauty and majesty of Passadumkeag Mountain. A little bit of Maine not covered with industrial waste. This was before the discussion of wind turbines being built on Passadumkeag.
I already see 14 wind turbines with their nightly red pulsating lights, aircraft beacons, north of my island.
Now Texas-based Quantum Utility is appealing the decision of the Department of Environmental Protection to deny its permit on grounds of “unreasonable scenic impact.” Quantum and Reed & Reed propose to build 460-foot industrial turbines to the east and southeast of my island.
How will I be able to enjoy the starry night sky? I will be surrounded by 28 turbines, a victim of the cumulative effect of industrial wind. Do you think they will stop there?
How would you like an industrial wind turbine development surrounding your vacation dream spot?
William Wilson
Woolwich
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