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In the Sept. 15 story about the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce’s “forum” on Pine Tree Power (“Portland chamber slams public power proposal as activists demonstrate”), a key detail was buried in the middle of the piece: The event was sponsored by Central Maine Power. One side of the issue sponsored an event and didn’t […]

The future of Maine energy was debated at a forum in Augusta ahead of the November referendum elections.

"The message? Be skeptical of other people’s numbers."

The Department of Economics hosted Dr. Richard Silkman, a nationally recognized expert in the regulation of public utilities, to discuss the arguments for and…

This November, Mainers who go to the polls will be asked to vote on Question 3: whether or not to establish the Pine Tree Power Company (PTP)…

Thoughtful regulatory reform and investment in grid modernization can give us the benefits promised by the proposed company – at a fraction of the cost.

Union leadership fears if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers say that won't happen.

Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won't happen.

Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won't happen.

Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won't happen.