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Allegations of 'promises broken' by Gov. Mills overlook critical historical context.

I live in Searsport, and I support the development of an offshore wind facility at Mack Point, and oppose development of that facility on Sears Island, if any such facility

Allegations of 'promises broken' by Gov. Mills overlook critical historical context.

Just one day after Gov. Janet Mills announced the selection of Sears Island in Searsport as the preferred location for an offshore wind port, dozens of local opponents gathered in Belfast to protest the decision. Business and labor groups have voiced support for the project, and conservation groups are split. Some groups argue for the preservation of wildlife on the island, while others cite the need for clean energy quickly.

Placing the proposed offshore wind manufacturing facility at Mack Point is the environmentally superior alternative.

Searport is deep enough for most vessels, and Sears Island has plenty of room for the windport to expand, as well as good land-level rail access.

BELFAST – Over 90 protestors lined the Veterans Memorial Bridge on Feb. 21 in biting wind and cold to speak out against Gov. Mills Feb. 20 decision to build an

It's about time for the state to seriously begin cutting fossil fuel use from our electric grid.

People gathered Wednesday on Acadia Highway in Belfast to protest Gov. Janet Mills' decision to locate an offshore wind port on Sears Island.

The State of Maine has selected a section of state-owned Sears Island, north of the city of Portland and located in Penobscot Bay as its preferred sit...