Maine Power

Construction Info


Appleton, Maine

Appleton, Maine

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The part of the program located in Appleton involves work in the existing CMP corridor that extends approximately two miles through the northern portion of town from Liberty, southeasterly through Appleton, and into Searsmont. The project involves the construction of a new 115 kV transmission line that will be carried on 75-foot H-frame structures ranging from approximately 55 feet to 70 feet in height, with an average height of 61 feet.

Permits & Approvals

Appleton Permit Approval

01/17/2011

Approval of permits by planning board and/or CEO
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Appleton Permit Application

09/30/2009

Application submitted to town for necessary permits
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News & Events

Clearing operations in Appleton

January 16, 2012

Clearing continues in Appleton
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Clearing commences in Appleton and Washington

December 19, 2011

Clearing to begin in Appleton and Washington before the end of December
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Surveying from Morrill to Windsor

September 14, 2011

Crews to survey corridor in Morrill, Searsmont, Montville, Appleton, Liberty, Washington and Somerville in preparation for clearing
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Crew Saves Detroit Barn

August 10, 2011

Anthony Iannello and Jared Haney, L.E. Myers Co., fought a barn fire on Troy Rd. in Detroit while returning from MPRP jobsite.
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Albion Road Autotransformer Delivered

August 11, 2011

Photos of the massive 345-kV autotransformer being delivered to Benton from Searsport.
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Transmission & Distribution World features MPRP!

July 15, 2011

"Jobs Meet Reliability" - How the MPRP is Strengthening Maine's Grid and Economy
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CMP donates Mud Pond to Stanton Bird Club

July 15, 2011

241 acres of land surrounding Mud Pond in Monmouth transferred for conservation
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CMP's Policies Manage Osprey Nests Responsibly

July 12, 2011

Hundreds of ospreys nest on our utility poles. We share your concerns for the safety of these birds, and our company has policies and personnel in place to manage these nests responsibly.
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Herald/Telegram Feature: CMP & Local Timber Mat Producers

June 10, 2011

Portland Press Herald/ Maine Sunday Telegram article highlights work of local timber mat suppliers for the MPRP
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