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VICTORY!

We did it, Folks—we have proven that First Wind is NOT unstoppable!  Today, the LURC Commissioners voted unanimously to finalize the denial of First Wind’s Bowers Mountain Project!  The project is DEAD! This is the first time, EVER, ANYWHERE, that … Continue reading

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Put Up–Or Shut Up

When the folks behind Highland Wind LLC put up their first website, they said that they would not impose themselves on communities where they were not welcome. Funny, but that page is no longer available……. Eolian Energy made a similar … Continue reading

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Somerset County—The People Speak Out

On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, the small town of Caratunk unanimously passed a very restrictive wind zoning ordinance. Although there was no application before them, this tiny community on the bank of the Kennebec had been targeted by Maine Wind … Continue reading

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Tell Them How You Feel

After voting “Ought To Pass” on LD 1157, “An Act to Protect Property Tax Revenue In Unorganized Territories,” the Taxation Committee has submitted to the Request of certain Representatives, and decided to re-open the work session, tomorrow, at 10:00a.m. This … Continue reading

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