CMP-funded campaign spends $2.2 million to support transmission corridor

Central Maine Power's political action committee spent the money this fall on advertising, political consultants, polling and opposition research to promote the $1 billion project, according to a campaign finance report.

CMP customers stunned by PUC staff’s findings

A report concluding that the electric utility's systems were not at fault for extremely high bills has left many of them reeling.

Androscoggin County withdraws support for CMP transmission line project

Roughly a dozen people spoke at the meeting to voice their opposition to Central Maine Power's proposed plan, which ended with commissioners voting to rescind a previous show of support.

CMP wins key approval for route of proposed $1 billion transmission line

The state's Land Use Planning Commission voted Wednesday to certify the 145-mile corridor proposed by Central Maine Power.

Tragedies, new schools, surprise resignations and a town revolt: The top local stories of 2019

History was made, political battles turned ugly and some people were booted out of positions they thought they held fast. However you feel about 2019 in our little corner of the world, it probably didn't bore you.

Golden says he is ‘not sold’ on CMP’s controversial hydropower line

Maine's 2nd District congressman says he has 'serious concerns' about the $1 billion plan to bring Quebec hydropower into the New England power grid via a new substation in Lewiston.

Hundreds show up to voice concerns about transmission corridor

The hearing concerned a permit for Central Maine Power's proposed 145-mile transmission line from Quebec to Lewiston.

CMP criticizes fake signs posted on Farmington explosion site

Central Maine Power officials say signs touting its proposed $1 billion transmission line project were meant to sour the public's view of the New England Clean Energy Connect plan.

Customers again have trouble with CMP website during, after storm

A company spokeswoman said a program running Thursday morning caused the reporting portal to fail. Customers reported difficulty reaching the site, and some listings said power wouldn't be restored for nearly 5 decades.

Owners: CMP line ‘detrimental’ to biomass, environment