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Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Augusta

Maine Lawmakers Clash Over Offshore Wind Expansion in Augusta

As Maine pushes to harness the Gulf of Maine's winds for clean energy, state legislators are locked in debate over competing bills that could accelerate or stall massive floating wind farms. Environmentalists and fishing interests square off against renewable advocates amid federal uncertainties. The stakes: Maine's energy future and coastal economy.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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