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After receiving complaint, state says CMP is complying with permit on corridor tree-cutting
Opponents of the high-voltage transmission line through western Maine have alleged that contractors for CMP have clear-cut a wider swath of trees than its environmental permit allows.
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This undated photo from opponents of the New England Clean Energy Connect power corridor shows trees being cleared in western Maine. The group accused CMP of cutting too wide a swath, but state regulators disagreed. Photo courtesy of No CMP Corridor
State environmental regulators said Friday that Central Maine Power is in compliance with its permit to clear vegetation around a new transmission line despite allegations it is cutting too wide a swath for the controversial project.
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Environmental News For The Week Ending 23May 2019
This is a collection of interesting news articles about the environment and related topics published last week. This is usually a Tuesday evening regular post at
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