Maine officials are accused of long favoring Sears Island, the largest undeveloped island in Penobscot Bay, as the future site of the port.
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Maine’s new ‘roadmap’ for offshore wind power follows a complex route
The state has built ambitious goals for generating electricity from ocean winds. A new report describes the infrastructure and workforce that need to be built first.
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Wood-pellet mill, rail connection planned for Millinocket
The new plant and rail improvements could allow Maine to produce and ship industrial-grade wood pellets to Europe, where they are a critical energy source.
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Some customers irked by UniTel’s decision to end email service
Officials with UniTel, the regional telecommunications company with offices in Unity, say the decision was necessary to realign services as the company works to remain competitive in an evolving industry.
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Company fined for spilling plastic debris into Penobscot Bay
The debris was on the way from Ireland to a Maine incinerator last year when it was dropped into the bay while being unloaded from a vessel.
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Rep. Carney: Maine communities shouldn’t have to foot the bill for oil facility closures
L.D. 2033 would require owners to close facilities in an environmentally safe and fiscally sound manner.