Lowell Protesters Appear In Court

Six people accused of blocking a construction road leading to a wind power project at the top of Lowell Mountain are expected in court today.
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House Speaker Shap Smith

House Speaker Shap Smith discusses cleanup costs from Irene, VPR’s John Dillon provides analysis on the Lowell Wind Project and we listen back to the voices in the news this week.
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GMP Wins Court Order In Wind Battle

A court order requires opponents of Green Mountain Power’s Lowell Mountain wind project to stay away from its construction zone during blasting periods. The legal action is the latest development in a showdown between GMP and a group of protesters.

Some Work Continues On Lowell Wind Project

Construction of a road that is being built to carry equipment up the mountain has stopped for the time being. But work continues on parts of the wind project devoted to handling storm water.