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On Nov. 7, Question 3 asks voters if they would like to replace CMP and Versant's ownership of Maine's utility customers with a nonprofit called Pine Tree Power

Question 3 on the November ballot could lead to creation of nonprofit Pine Tree Power

Backers of Pine Tree Power tout lower rates at customer-owned utilities, but comparing those rates with investor-owned utilities is complicated.

When you walk into the voting booth this November 7th, there will be a whopping eight referendum questions for your consideration – and a few of them have enormously high stakes for Maine and for our future. Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening. Now I don’t feel the need to […]

The Democratic governor's opposition is no surprise, given a past veto and recent criticism of Question 3.

The governor cited uncertainty about the long-term benefits of Pine Tree Power, and its initial cost.

Editors note: The following is the transcript of a radio address delivered on Sep. 20, 2023, by Gov. Janet Mills.

The governor cited uncertainty about the long-term benefits of Pine Tree Power, and its initial cost.

The governor cited uncertainty about the long-term benefits of Pine Tree Power, and its initial cost.

Central Maine Power just woke me from a nap with a recorded message informing all that a recent power outage was caused by an event beyond their control – a tree falling on Mosher Road – and that power was restored within 20 minutes to over 1,000 customers. Brilliant! Someone at CMP or their PR […]