Maine, New Brunswick to explore energy deal

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http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/state/070210electricity.html

BANGOR - The leaders of Maine and New Brunswick agreed Friday to explore ways to enhance cooperative efforts to expand their electrical interconnections.

Gov. John Baldacci and Premier Shawn Graham signed a memorandum of understanding that lays out a timeline for such cooperation.

The two leaders also were on hand for the signing of an agreement enabling residents of the region to enroll at lower tuition rates in programs offered by community colleges on both sides of the border.

The electricity agreement came as Maine has been looking at the possibility of leaving the New England power grid and establishing power-swapping arrangements with neighboring provinces in Canada.

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