Portland Press Herald: "Dedicated two months ago with great fanfare, the Fox Islands Wind Project is producing plenty of power, but also, a sense of shock among some neighbors. They say the noise, which varies with wind speed and direction, ranges from mildly annoying to so intrusive that it disturbs their sleep. And they say they lament losing the subtle silence they cherish living in the middle of Penobscot Bay -- the muffled crash of surf on the ledges and the whisper of falling snow."
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Complaints Over Vinalhaven Windmills
As has happened in other places with wind turbines in close proximity to residential areas, people are finding the noise unacceptable.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Aroostook Couty Wind Farm Approved
Boston.com:
"Maine—The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has approved a permit for a wind project in the Aroostook County town of Oakfield.
The Massachusetts company, Evergreen Wind, LLC has proposed building up to 34 turbines that could generate enough energy to power more than 20,000 homes.
Evergreen filed an application with DEP in April.
The DEP said Thursday that it finds the project meets the criteria of the Natural Resources Protection Act and stormwater law."
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