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.

This week’s cooking challenge: Monkfish liver

In which our columnist tries to get over her distaste and learn a sustainable new preparation.

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.

U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear fishermen’s case against Atlantic Ocean monument

The fishermen sued in federal court saying the establishment of a protected zone where they have historically fished for lobsters and crabs could hurt their livelihoods.

Undersea cable survey marks milestone in Maine’s offshore wind quest

The survey work is the latest indication that a 12-year-old effort to test floating offshore wind generation in Maine is advancing.

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.