A persistent pair of ospreys have created a new, if unimpressive, nest atop a utility pole along Route 1 in Bath, despite Central Maine Power’s efforts to get the birds to relocate.
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Bath ospreys snub CMP’s new perch; advocate calls for pole barrier removal
Bath’s Leeman Highway ospreys, which are monitored closely by local bird watchers, have so far rejected a new nesting perch CMP installed along the highway after removing a nest in early April.
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New report shows striking increase in weather-related power outages in Maine
As more outages occur because of bad weather, a federal grant may help the grid better contain disruptions.
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Biddeford landlord claims CMP double-billed her and tenants for nearly 20 years
Maureen Verreault says Central Maine Power Co. overcharged her from February 2005 to January 2023 but will only reimburse her for 6 years of overbilling.
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Central Maine Power continues restoration efforts; thousands still in the dark
The utility company slashed power outages by more than 50,000 since Saturday night, but it may take a few more days to restore all customers.
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Power outages fall below 70,000 – but for Mainers still in the dark, that’s little comfort
A two-day nor’easter that brought strong winds and heavy snow Wednesday and Thursday knocked out power for almost 400,000 CMP and Versant customers.
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Southern Maine business owners, residents recount close calls with falling trees during nor’easter
Kennebunk and Pownal were among the hardest-hit areas in the state. Many who live in those towns were still without power more than a day after the storm.
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Power restored to most Mainers affected by Friday outages
The outages were caused by high winds and downed tree branches, a Central Maine Power spokesperson said.
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CMP ratepayers could see bills jump 12% to cover rising solar power subsidies
The utility is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission for permission to bill ratepayers $116 million for subsidies paid to solar developers in the net energy billing program that is part of Maine’s effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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1,000 Mainers still without power, days after ice storm
In all, 203,809 CMP customers were left in the dark by storm outages.