PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • October 29, 2021
Chris O’Neil (my father) wrote an op-ed trying to scare us to death. I’d like to offer an opposing view, and express my total support for Question 1. My reasoning is very simple: Maine doesn’t need to serve as an extension cord for Massachusetts. We should let Massachusetts select from one of the other 44 bids to fulfill this project, and instead focus on achieving our renewable energy goals. CMP has fought against clean energy reforms in Maine for years. Don’t just take my word for it – a spokesperson for CMP told us (at 1:19:02) the corridor is not intended to address climate change. I hope you will join me in voting Yes on Question 1. ~ Rep. Maggie O’Neil, Saco