BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 6, 2021
The opposition that Summit Natural Gas faced in its now dashed attempt to extend a pipeline to the midcoast is just the latest instance of the region pushing back on the development of a large-scale energy project. While many arguments against the projects have been rooted in environmental concerns, the opposition is also about perceived threats to local communities. Here are a few examples of oppositions that have played out along the midcoast.
• Maine Yankee nuclear power plant in Wiscasset
• Twin River coal gasification plant in Wiscasset
• Searsport liquid propane terminal
• Rockland natural gas plant