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Maine residents are set to vote next week on a ballot initiative that would make the state the first with a publicly owned electric utility governed by an elected board. Proponents say the initiative could chart a new path forward for utilities, increasing local control of something that profoundly affects people’s lives and reducing service interruptions…

If we vote down Question 3 and continue to receive some of the worst electricity delivery service in the nation while sending profits overseas, we will be getting what we deserve.

Paul Mills is a Farmington attorney well known for his analyses and historical understanding of public affairs in Maine. He can reached at pmills@myfairpoint.net. It’s one of the more eventful times of the year: Halloween just behind us, the World Series under way, the advent of deer hunting season, and the gift of another hour

"A consumer-owned utility is our best shot at creating a more reliable, affordable, resilient electric delivery system."

"I urge you to stand in solidarity with the  union members and business leaders opposing Pine Tree Power and vote no on Question 3."

Before moving to Camden, I spent 40-some years reporting and editing about international energy issues. One thing I didn’t hear much about over those decades was the “customer base” of the big companies I covered, from oil majors like ExxonMobil and...

Since the facts are not on their side, CMP and Versant are relying on fear to make their case to stay in power (pun intended). But it now appears that CMP and Versant are the ones who are afraid. And they should be. Despite the mountains of direct mail, the incessant, annoying and deceptive TV […]

There is no reason to believe that putting Mainers in charge of our electricity grid would produce better results.

"When I look ahead to the chaos and confusion that Question 3 would create, I see that my home state is considering making it impossible for me to do business here."

Dear Editor: As far as "media propaganda" goes, there's no shortage these days - around any topic of importance. Getting at the truth is at least a part-time job, if not more, for any independent, critical thinking citizen. A lot of the propaganda...