View looking northeast from the Kennebec Gorge – The new project includes cutting a new corridor through about 53-miles of forest in western Maine and crossing the scenic Kennebec River Gorge. Photo credit Central Maine Power
Maine’s candidates for governor are voicing varying degrees of skepticism about Central Maine Power’s plan to build a major transmission corridor from Canada through Maine — though that doesn’t necessarily mean the candidates are against it.
The 145-mile transmission line would sluice electricity from Canada’s Hydro Quebec dam system to the Lewiston area, where it would hook up with the regional grid, ultimately serving customers in Massachusetts. The project includes cutting a new corridor through about 53-miles of forest in western Maine and crossing the scenic Kennebec River Gorge.
All four candidates for governor have doubts about the project .
Independent Alan Caron offers the strongest critique.
“I’m opposed to that plan,” says Caron. “I don’t think it’s a good deal for Maine, I don’t see what value or benefit Maine gets. Once again we pay the price and Southern New England gets the benefit.”
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