Lawyers for the 145-mile electricity transmission project said work needs to get going soon or it won’t be economically viable.
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Maine legislator steps down to focus on consumer-owned power effort
Rep. Seth Berry of Bowdoinham has dropped his re-election bid, leaving it up to the Sagadahoc County Democratic Committee to name a replacement.
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CMP says new substation will improve service in Bath, Phippsburg
The new substation on Washington Street is designed to be more powerful and able to withstand flooding.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lawsuit accusing CMP parent Avangrid of bid rigging is withdrawn, could be refiled
A cybersecurity subcontractor said in a statement that he stands by the allegations in his complaint and is exploring a change of venue for the case.
Posted inNews
Bath maritime museum offers free admission for children
The Maine Maritime Museum estimates about 30,000 children under 18 will visit the museum, free of charge, from now to December 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
After license suspension, power line’s future hangs on pending court challenges
The New England Clean Energy Connect will argue for an injunction just days before a voter-approved law to ban the project is set to take effect Dec. 19.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
NECEC is halting payments while work on Maine energy corridor is suspended
The developers of a 145-mile transmission line through the state agreed to suspend work but said that also means payments for benefits will be held back.
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Buckfield’s former Town Manager’s experience with CMP last summer leads to proposed bill in Maine legislature
The bill would require utility companies to give a 60-day notice before it could disconnect service to public safety facilities such as fire, police and ambulance departments.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Avangrid files lawsuit, vows to continue power line project despite voter rejection
The company filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Maine Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of a voter-approved referendum to ban the project.
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Backers of consumer-owned utility aim to thwart bid to require voters’ approval of debt
The back and forth escalates between supporters and foes of replacing Central Maine Power with a consumer-owned entity.