Monthly Archives: February 2011

Another Win!

The People of Maine had another win last night.  The assessors of Pleasant Ridge Plantation voted to NOT ISSUE a Utility Crossing Permit to Highland Wind LLC! Without this permit, Angus and friends can’t run their transmission lines over the … Continue reading

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First Wind Application—Township 16 MD

First Wind has had its eyes on the area around Eastbrook, in Hancock County, for some time.  The folks in Eastbrook passed an ordinance requiring a one mile set back for wind turbines, so, First Wind has made an end … Continue reading

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A Great New Resource From The Friends Of Ragged Mountain

The Friends of Ragged Mountain have a new website up and running.   www.friendsofraggedmountain.org Not only is this site a place to find out what’s happening with wind development in the Camden/Rockport/Hope area, but it is also full of great pictures, … Continue reading

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See You Saturday

We all say that we want to fix things.  We all say that we want to make Maine, and America, a better place to live.  We all believe that we need to participate in ‘the system.’ Well, here’s your chance!  … Continue reading

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Friends Of The Highland Mountains Meeting

The Friends of the Highland Mountains are trying to encourage more community participation and awareness of the wind projects coming to Somerset County.  With that in mind, they are hosting a free potluck lunch in New Portland this Sunday, February … Continue reading

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Patriot Still Has To Pay Its Taxes

A while back we heard that Patriot Renewables was not happy about its tax bill from the town of Freedom.  This is the same Patriot Renewables who sold their project to the people by promising them lower taxes for all … Continue reading

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Catching Up

It’s been busy around here so I’m going to try to catch up a bunch of news in one posting. The latest word I have from Vinalhaven is that Art Lindgren is home and doing well after his recent heart … Continue reading

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Spruce Mountain Wind B.E.P. appeal on Thursday

Just got this in from Denise Hall.  This isn’t a public hearing—apparently the BEP isn’t interested in having all the information– but it is a good chance to turn out and show your opposition to this project, and your support for … Continue reading

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