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The representatives reiterated arguments each side has made repeatedly. But here is what we learned as they navigated the sticking points.

ELLSWORTH — Pine Tree Power, the campaign advocating for the creation of Pine Tree Power Company to take over Maine’s utilities from Central Maine Power (CMP) and Versant, released a

If the sole opinion poll to date is accurate, voters will reject Question 3. If they do, we can focus on the real need: a public power authority to govern generation.

In 1899, Central Maine Power began when engineer William Wyman and a partner hooked up a tiny hydro generator to serve 100 Oakland customers. Today, CMP reports it distributes power to about 636,000 customers which is over 80% of the state. In 1927...

The Conservation Law Foundation is concerned Pine Tree Power's board would become paralyzed by partisan politics.

Jake Newcomb got it mostly right about Question 3: CMP and Versant are foreign-owned utilities that have spent millions in their bid to defeat Question 3. But he incorrectly refers

Bangor Daily News. October 14, 2023.

“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 2 of “In The Arena,” Pat, Phil and Ethan discuss the war […]

If passed, Question 3 would buy out both Central Maine Power and Versant Power in Maine, replacing them with a consumer-owned utility.

I've been following the work of author and activist Bill McKibben for almost 35 years. When he speaks up, I listen.