To the editor:
First and foremost, I know that I am not alone when I say that I was shocked to hear about this utility-scale solar electricity generation facility proposed for Lovell, Maine.
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(1) comment
Let's hope that the small, far less monetized hamlet of Lovell is able to fight the mega-funded "Green" energy project.
The only thing "Green" about this monstrosity is the dollars to be made by those invested in its installation.
The true negative environmental impact will be experienced for generations.
Lost habitat, lost wildlife, uncontrolled water run-off are just the immediate effects.
Just take a long look at what has suddenly happened off of Route 302 in Fryburg adjacent to Jockey Cap Mountain.
We voted down the CMP Corridor for a reason. Don't let these environmental destroyers do the same with Solar Array Farms.
The is nothing free about "Green" energy.
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