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The Fernald Law

The Fernald Law didn't allow power produced in Maine to be exported. It ended up not only being good for Maine during the Great Depression, but good for the entrepreneur Walter Wyman's short term plans as well.

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Contributors
Other : Maine Public Broadcasting
Other : Maine Public Broadcasting Network

Subjects
Central Maine Power Company
Depressions -- United States -- 1929
Industry

Geographical Area
City : Augusta
City : Lewiston
City : Saco

Publisher
Maine Public Broadcasting

Source
Maine Public Broadcasting: Home -- The Story of Maine, Episode 204, “Power Lines”

Publication Date
2000-01-01

Collection
MPBN: Home Series

Rights
Maine Public Broadcasting Network