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Town Rescinds Support for Transmission Line Project

Town Rescinds Support for Transmission Line Project

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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Residents in Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ hometown have rescinded a letter of support for a $1 billion hydropower transmission line that would run through the town.

Townspeople voted 262-102 Monday night to oppose the project, in addition to rescinding the town select board’s 2017 letter of approval.

The 145-mile transmission line would supply Canadian hydropower to consumers in Massachusetts.

Both the governor and a spokesman for Central Maine Power were in attendance at the meeting.

Mills, who supports the project, questioned some television ads run in opposition. She has said the transmission line will help Maine reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

CMP spokesman John Carroll says despite the vote, he is confident there is a thorough process at the state level.

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