Regional leaders gather in Bar Harbor
Leaders from New England and eastern Canada are meeting today in Bar Harbor to discuss how energy, economic development and transportation issues are affecting the region known as Atlantica.
New England governors and Canadian premiers arrived yesterday in Bar Harbor for the 32nd annual two-day conference to discuss relations between the two countries, according to a press release from Gov. John Baldacci's office. On today's schedule is a panel discussion on a regional electricity system, led by officials from New England and New Brunswick's transmission systems and Hydro Quebec USA, according to the Associated Press. Today's sessions also will address transportation connections between New England and Canada, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and regional economic issues. Resolutions are expected to be signed by participants to advance collaborative efforts in a number of these areas, according to the release from Baldacci's office.
Gov. Baldacci and New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham are co-chairing the event.
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