Poles went up at an existing corridor near The Forks this week, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s happy.
CMP project
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Poles go up on disputed CMP transmission corridor
Construction on part of a $1 billion electricity transmission corridor is on hold because of legal action, but that hasn’t halted all construction.
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Opponents of $1 billion CMP power line have enough signatures for referendum
It’s the second referendum drive aimed at stopping the project.
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Environmental groups ask federal appeals court to stall CMP corridor project
But a judge denied their request for an injunction to stop the project from proceeding pending the appeal.
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Opponents of CMP hydropower corridor launch new referendum drive
It would be the second referendum targeting Central Maine Power’s $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect.
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Maine Supreme Court hears arguments about bid to stop CMP hydro plan
Opponents of the project have long claimed it would harm Maine wilderness. Supporters have said it would help stabilize electricity rates and support sustainable energy development.
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Commentary: Don’t fall for CMP, Hydro-Quebec climate change claims
The western Maine power corridor that will be the focus of a public vote in November does nothing to reduce overall carbon emissions.
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Commentary: Lawsuit necessary to stop illegal land grab by CMP
The Maine Bureau of Public Lands is failing to following the straightforward process set out in the state Constitution.
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Judge won’t remove referendum on CMP corridor from November ballot
Superior Court Justice Thomas Warren rules that constitutional questions can be raised if the ballot measure to reverse regulatory approval is enacted.
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Lawyers ask judge to pull referendum on CMP corridor from November ballot
Attorneys on both sides agree that the matter will go to the state supreme court regardless of how Justice Thomas Warren rules.