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Election jitters, industry headwinds mute Gulf of Maine auction

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Wind companies bid $21.9 million for Gulf of Maine leases

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Commentary: Why are we so fixated on offshore wind?

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The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association received $91,000 to create video-based learning modules to help the next generation of fishermen build successful fishing businesses. Photo by Tom Nettleton

Fishing group lands $91K to empower young Maine fishermen

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Right whale numbers sees slight increase

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Photo by NEXT Distro on Unsplash

Overdose death led fleet owner to equip vessels with Narcan

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Ocean Harvesters says its nine menhaden fishing vessels based in Virginia would not be able to operate around future offshore wind turbine arrays. Ocean Harvesters photo.

Scallop, menhaden fishermen call to cut back wind areas

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NOAA’s ‘road to ropeless’ plan tough sell with lobstermen

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New Bedford officials express ‘grave concerns’ about wind plans

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The Maine Aqua Ventus pilot project would install a pair of 6-megawatt floating wind turbines off Monhegan Island. University of Maine rendering.

Maine denied $456M grant sought for offshore wind port

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Commentary: It’s time to abandon Maine’s offshore wind scheme

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