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Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Anti-referendum ruling won’t end baseless anti-corridor arguments

by Richard Barringer and Ellen Pope Special to the Press Herald August 18, 2020August 17, 2020

A lot of smart, honorable people who work for impartial Maine agencies have to be wrong to make NECEC opponents right.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine supreme court upholds rule of law in NECEC case

by The Editorial Board August 16, 2020August 15, 2020

All power emanates from the people in our system, but there are limits.

Business, Local & State

Supreme court rules CMP corridor referendum unconstitutional

by Megan Gray August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court finds that the initiative to reverse a decision by the Public Utilities Commission ‘exceeds the scope of the people’s legislative power.’

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Don’t fall for CMP, Hydro-Quebec climate change claims

by Nick Bennett Special to the Press Herald July 28, 2020September 14, 2020

The western Maine power corridor that will be the focus of a public vote in November does nothing to reduce overall carbon emissions.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Lawsuit necessary to stop illegal land grab by CMP

by Richard A. Bennett Special to the Press Herald July 15, 2020July 14, 2020

The Maine Bureau of Public Lands is failing to following the straightforward process set out in the state Constitution.

Business, Local & State, News

Facing referendum, company backing CMP corridor offers discounted power to Maine

by Edward D. Murphy July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

In an attempt to sway voters, previously negotiated benefits including grid enhancement for renewable energy and money for broadband access and heat pumps would arrive sooner.