Jay residents petition town officials to hold special town meeting on CMP project

Petitioners want selectpersons to ask voters whether they oppose a 145-mile hydroelectric transmission line through Western Maine.

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.

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.

Wilton voters show strong opposition to CMP project

Nearly 200 residents were nearly unanimous in rescinding the selectpersons' letter supporting the $950 million transmission line from Quebec to Massachusetts.

Central Maine Power, opponent address NECEC project in Farmington

Spokesmen for Central Maine Power tout the benefits of the New England Clean Energy Connect project while the Natural Resources Council of Maine says it remains opposed.

CMP plans to negotiate benefits with stakeholders

The company will meet Tuesday with stakeholders about securing more benefits for the state of Maine in exchange for a 145-mile transmission line from Quebec to Massachusetts.

Farmington selectmen hear opposition to New England Clean Energy Connect project

Several area residents spoke against CMP's NECEC project Tuesday, though selectmen said they have no intention now of rescinding their support for it.

Wilton filing petition in CMP transmission line

PUC urged to reject CMP application for transmission line