PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • May 17, 2024
The Mills administration said Friday it’s seeking $456 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build an offshore wind port at Sears Island, angering local opponents who say the state is bypassing an alternative at nearby Mack Point before a study analyzing both sites has even been started. A study is set to be done assessing Sears Island and Mack Point, which is favored by many local residents because it already has an industrial area. Sears Island has been spared previous development attempts. The project has divided environmentalists who support Maine’s foray into wind power to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but disagree on where to build a port to support the project.