MAINE PUBLIC • January 5, 2021
Maine fishermen say that Gov. Janet Mills’ plan for a state-led offshore wind project is being rushed. And now news that a developer is considering a new commercial-scale wind project off the coast is adding to their fears. In late November, the Mills administration announced that the state would seek a federal lease for up to 12 floating wind turbines off southern Mainethat could produce enough energy for more than 70,000 homes. But if Gov. Mills wants to be in the driver’s seat, fishermen say she should take her foot off the gas, and step on the brakes.