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Maine high court upholds state’s wind farm permit law

Boston Globe -- PORTLAND, Maine — The state’s highest court yesterday upheld a law that aims to hasten the permit process for wind farms in the state.

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court unanimously rejected arguments from the Friends of Lincoln Lakes nonprofit group, which challenged the Department of Environmental Protection’s approval of a 40-turbine wind power project on Rollins Mountain in Penobscot County.

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Submitted Mar 13, 2010 By: fordmexico

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dan30thz28 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,282 Points:1,057,350 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:51:41 AM Ignore dan30thz28 Report Abuse We need to put them in desolate areas, and there still plenty in our country.
CSharpGuy Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:4,574 Points:928,585 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:49:47 AM Ignore CSharpGuy Report Abuse I agree with you "speedys".
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:2,106 Points:1,585,045 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:45:25 AM Ignore speedys Report Abuse I agree with you "OilerFan".
grandmacbc Champion Author Buffalo Posts:1,749 Points:536,130 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:43:06 AM Ignore grandmacbc Report Abuse We want alternatives but usually not in my back yard. We need to find solutions to get us into the future.
Dennis783 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,771 Points:1,750,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:42:52 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse Good that is settled
Grismer Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:3,717 Points:769,215 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:42:27 AM Ignore Grismer Report Abuse A good ruling by the court.
BigDogOH Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,552 Points:833,365 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:40:31 AM Ignore BigDogOH Report Abuse Government no longer listens to people in this country
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:9,224 Points:1,688,155 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:39:52 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse It seems like certain people want alternative energy to be developed, but they always want it developed "somewhere else".
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:2,495 Points:459,550 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:39:52 AM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse they have nothing better to do waste time with real progress .
LocalSpyGuy Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,950 Points:616,295 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:37:11 AM Ignore LocalSpyGuy Report Abuse OK for uninhabited areas.
slgas Champion Author Houston Posts:1,057 Points:587,840 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:36:08 AM Ignore slgas Report Abuse Wind is not the only answer, but one that must be pursued.
skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:3,529 Points:766,090 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:36:03 AM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse At least one branch of government that there is a real need for alternative fuel.
Ringmaster2008 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,952 Points:503,635 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:35:04 AM Ignore Ringmaster2008 Report Abuse I'll take a windmill in my backyard anytime.
JCUBE Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,566 Points:951,075 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:32:00 AM Ignore JCUBE Report Abuse Curlypooh; It may be free, but just as with solar power, the government doesn't know how to tax it. There's enough wind coming out of Washington, and has been for the last year or so, to provide enough power to power the U.S. for the next century.
cajun57 Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:264 Points:767,590 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:31:53 AM Ignore cajun57 Report Abuse Put a windmill in my backyard.
Beau2140 Champion Author New York Posts:3,365 Points:682,510 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:29:45 AM Ignore Beau2140 Report Abuse Good. We need wind power.
curlypooh Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,952 Points:1,037,165 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:28:49 AM Ignore curlypooh Report Abuse It's free, what's the problem?
murushi Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,085 Points:605,130 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:24:21 AM Ignore murushi Report Abuse Good.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,594 Points:926,825 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:22:45 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse RoadrummerMO, I'm in full agreement!
cathevan Champion Author Manitoba Posts:2,133 Points:524,025 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:22:30 AM Ignore cathevan Report Abuse i'm not sure that we have thoroughly studied the effect of wind farms
plbell627 Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,013 Points:300,820 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:22:12 AM Ignore plbell627 Report Abuse Sounds that Maine Supreme Court got sonething right for a change that will not only protect the enviorment, but will help the people of Maine.
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:3,446 Points:736,320 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:18:44 AM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse Sounds like a step in the right direction. Good News.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,842 Points:1,921,235 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:15:33 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Oh mercy, don't tell me an environmentalist and a do gooder with a tree hugger got knocked down for a change.
RoadhogMA Champion Author Boston Posts:2,094 Points:477,600 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:15:30 AM Ignore RoadhogMA Report Abuse Sounds good .
silverfox63 Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,359 Points:671,695 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:11:32 AM Ignore silverfox63 Report Abuse They may be loud, but we are going to have too look to the future and get away from coal plants to generate our electricity.
rogerparry Champion Author Florida Posts:4,624 Points:941,505 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:11:23 AM Ignore rogerparry Report Abuse It's always a god idea until it's in your own backyard. Not good.
dhawk24 Champion Author Maine Posts:3,073 Points:676,355 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:03:29 AM Ignore dhawk24 Report Abuse My son has windmills very close to where he lives in Northern Maine. If they come to your area, get a good supply of earplugs. The only placed they should be is offshore...
FBI2991 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,572 Points:415,630 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:03:26 AM Ignore FBI2991 Report Abuse One nuke would produce a lot more electricity than a whole wind farm
applejoe Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,687 Points:556,295 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:02:48 AM Ignore applejoe Report Abuse It won't be long before this nation is a giant wind farm. How great that will look.!!!
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,938 Points:942,870 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:02:25 AM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse Yes, plenty of hot air in DC. That's where they'd be best
DrivingFool2 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:3,492 Points:649,740 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 6:00:32 AM Ignore DrivingFool2 Report Abuse Just part of the solution
Jamer Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,992 Points:702,475 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:59:44 AM Ignore Jamer Report Abuse Well said df99, I couldn't have said it better myself.
olcowboy14 Champion Author Spokane Posts:4,685 Points:743,950 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:58:48 AM Ignore olcowboy14 Report Abuse Not in my back yard, it always happens. Not sure if turbines are the way to go, seems I read Europe is getting rid of theirs.
df99 Sophomore Author Rhode Island Posts:164 Points:251,965 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:57:03 AM Ignore df99 Report Abuse A major wind farm should be built surrounding Washington, DC. It'll provide constant sure-fire power from all the blowhards.
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:3,010 Points:581,850 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:54:39 AM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Just because an option is new, different and trendy doesn't mean it is the long term answer.The best options will survive.
spiderjay Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,250 Points:582,555 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:54:28 AM Ignore spiderjay Report Abuse its the blow hards are the ones who dont want this
QueenMother Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,751 Points:1,225,200 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:52:45 AM Ignore QueenMother Report Abuse These wind farms are turning up everywhere and they're not a bad idea.
mrwooley Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,959 Points:894,570 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:52:32 AM Ignore mrwooley Report Abuse Go for it.
racerdj Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,925 Points:1,082,985 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:51:31 AM Ignore racerdj Report Abuse This is one good legal decision.
mandoid Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,894 Points:616,730 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:51:22 AM Ignore mandoid Report Abuse green is the new red
biza4u Champion Author New Haven Posts:3,626 Points:660,430 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:44:59 AM Ignore biza4u Report Abuse Put the tree huggers in their place and let the real winds blow
jppezz Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,649 Points:717,130 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:41:51 AM Ignore jppezz Report Abuse Good news lets just do what needs to be done.
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:1,491 Points:327,815 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:41:46 AM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse Potato power............
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:4,766 Points:808,620 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:38:34 AM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse NIMBY strikes again. What about all the birdies the blades will kill. I suppose PETA will be at the base with their first aid kits, patching them up. EcoNutz. Build one nuke plant and many wind farms would be unnecessary. Until the grid is updated, multiple power sources can only be used locally.
fltdoc Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,485 Points:606,890 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:38:34 AM Ignore fltdoc Report Abuse Everyone has their own special interest,
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,951 Points:614,380 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:38:21 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse wind farms are good for Maine and New Hampshire
BoerneWatch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,105 Points:1,480,110 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:34:02 AM Ignore BoerneWatch Report Abuse These things are here to stay. At least for now.
VetteFan Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,876 Points:1,067,420 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:31:57 AM Ignore VetteFan Report Abuse I do hope that wind farms won't become as prevalent as billboards as we cross the country. America the beautiful could turn into America the ugly.
Bpers2001 All-Star Author Seattle Posts:735 Points:104,070 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:31:38 AM Ignore Bpers2001 Report Abuse Good to see alternative energy sources getting the go-ahead.
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,340 Points:663,205 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:30:42 AM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse I wish we could Fast track Nuclear......
FMREALTOR Champion Author Florida Posts:1,667 Points:762,620 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:30:25 AM Ignore FMREALTOR Report Abuse Since when is it always windy in Maine? I think cost would outweigh profits.
hwnguy Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:647,780 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 5:29:47 AM Ignore hwnguy Report Abuse wind is clean.