Maine’s offshore wind test sites chosen via 12-year-old process

The sites now opposed by commercial fishing interests were selected following a lengthy public input process.

Maine fishing interests seek total ban on offshore wind energy

A Republican-backed bill to prohibit all future offshore wind development in the state faces an uphill battle, with Democrats in control.

The controversial Seaspiracy documentary may make you rethink your dinner choices

The film, which charges the global fishing industry is "at war with the oceans," has angered the fishing community.

Mills pushes for 10-year ban on offshore wind development in state waters

The moratorium would focus commercial-scale wind power development in federal waters of the Gulf of Maine, where an offshore wind research project is planned.

Fishing industry blasts Netflix ‘Seaspiracy’ documentary for suggested seafood boycott

The film has drawn the ire of local and national seafood experts for claiming that there is no such thing as a sustainable fishery.

Deal on offshore wind jobs highlights tensions with Maine fishermen

The interests of 2 water-dependent activities are colliding as plans ramp up for a floating wind turbine project in the Gulf of Maine.

Lives of Maine’s sea farmers captured in new documentaries

Rockland man charged with making false marine distress call

Nathan Libby is accused of making a hoax call that led to a fruitless search on Dec. 3, less than 2 weeks after the Coast Guard had mounted an extensive search for 4 Portland fishermen who were lost at sea off Cape Cod.

Aiming to ease fishing industry’s concerns, Mills proposes moratorium on offshore wind

The governor says she will ask the Legislature to approve a 10-year moratorium on new offshore wind projects in waters managed by the state.

Puffin stuff: Herring fishery rules could benefit Maine’s beloved bird

The commercial fishery for herring has suffered in recent years due to new restrictions, and more go into effect next month, but those same rules could benefit puffins.