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We asked Our Power Deputy Campaign Manager Lucy Hochschartner some tough questions about the proposal to replace Central Maine Power and Versant with a consumer-owned power utility for Maine, and

The Maine Legislature is sending a referendum question on whether to dismantle the state’s two largest electric utilities to voters. Supporters of the...

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature is sending a referendum question on whether to dismantle the state's two largest electric utilities to voters. Supporters of the proposal to replace Central Maine Power and Versant Power with a nonprofit utility gathered enough petitions for a referendum vote , but the matter had to first be considered by the Legislature.

I encourage Mainers to base their decision on the facts.

Shenna Bellows' revision came after the courts took issue with the use of the term 'quasi-governmental' in the original wording of the referendum question.

The hope is that the new language is easier to understand

After a 2-hour public hearing on Thursday, a legislative committee sent the referendum question to voters in November.

My family has been blessed to call the Blue Hill Peninsula our home for several generations. Lobstering and the construction business have kept us going, even through tough times. I

A meeting is slated Wednesday in negotiations between Central Maine Power and the public advocate over a proposed increase that would take effect Sept. 1.

A meeting is slated for Wednesday in confidential talks between Central Maine Power and the public advocate over a proposed increase that would take effect Sept. 1.