Hearing for E. Maine wind farm draws supporters, critics

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LEE — Residents spoke for and against a $100 million wind farm being proposed for far eastern Maine as the Land Use Regulation Commission held its first public hearing on the project Tuesday.

Evergreen Wind Power is seeking a zoning change to build 38 wind turbines on Stetson Mountain, a ridge line that runs for about six miles along the border between northern Washington County and Penobscot County between Danforth and Springfield.

Dale Wheaton told the commission that he owns a sporting lodge on a nearby lake and doesn't regard 400-foot tall turbines as a benefit to his business.

Instead, they would be a blemish on the natural beauty that draws his clients to the region in the first place, he said.

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