MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • October 10, 2021
Mainers should not be deceived by the numerous ads, letters and op-eds claiming that the projected New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line has compelling environmental benefits and would help combat climate change. In fact, it’s bad for Maine and the environment. there is a viable and environmentally superior alternative to get it to Massachusetts. That is because the utilities already have – and have had for several years – a fully permitted alternative that goes through Vermont. That route does not have the negative environmental impacts of NECEC, for it would be largely underground. ~ William G. Meserve, Falmouth