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In a scenario reminiscent of similar battles, plans for overhead transmission lines are being pushed by key politicians, but fought by those directly affected.

In a scenario reminiscent of similar battles, plans for a transmission corridor are being pushed by politicians but fought by those directly affected.

In a scenario reminiscent of similar battles, plans for transmission lines are being pushed by key politicians but fought by locals.

Over 50 years, Eric and Rebecca Rolfson have created a rural oasis in this central Maine farming community. On 123 acres, they have hand-built a log cabin and renovated a 200- year-old family farmhouse. They have created a maple syrup business, cultivated hayfields that serve local dairy farmers and cut a community trail system through their woods. This is where they plan to grow old, on land where Eric Rolfson’s parents are buried. So they were shocked last July when...

New York-based LS Power wants to build up to 160 miles of transmission line across northern and central Maine, but differences over terms of the service and power purchase agreement have emerged, as has some community opposition.

The Aroostook Renewable Gateway would connect a massive new wind farm in northern Maine to the New England power grid.

Daniel MacPhee is concerned about the future of his farm if the Aroostook Renewable Gateway power line cuts across it.

One of two proposed routes would run through Palermo, Freedom, Unity, Thorndike and Troy.

If built as planned, the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project could create hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenue.

If built as planned, the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project could create hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenue.