SUN JOURNAL • July 28, 2023
Maine voters are faced with a huge decision this fall: the proposed Pine Tree Power referendum. If passed, Maine electric customers would be on the hook for the billions of dollars that would have to be paid to the owners of Central Maine Power and Versant for their property. For 35 years I served the people of Maine in the Maine House, two Maine governors and as the federal highway administrator. I believe that government can be a force for good. I also believe government should provide rigorous regulation over the private sector businesses that produce and distribute our power which is critical to growing our economy. There would be more than a few unforeseen complications that go with such a massive and unprecedented undertaking. ~ Gregory G. Nadeau, Lewiston