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Lowell Wind Protesters Move Out of the Way, Truck Delivering Turbine Parts

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Protesters of the Lowell Wind Project have agreed to get out of the road, allowing a truck to deliver the first shipment of turbine parts to the construction site.

According to a press release, trucks will be transporting turbine parts from now until early September.

"We're excited to begin construction of the turbines after months of project planning and site preparation," said Green Mountain Power spokeswoman Dorothy Schnure. "Today we are one step closer to delivering on our promise to provide the lowest-cost, new renewable energy to Vermonters through the Kingdom Community Wind project."

Police arrested 2 protesters and in exchange for their release, the protesters agreed to get out of the road.  

There was a 3 mile traffic backup on Route 100.

Governor Peter Shumlin and the Public Service Board continue to support the project.

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