BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 13, 2023
Climate change will continue to impact fisheries and other marine industries that our coastal economies rely on. Maine has an opportunity to take steps toward addressing this issue through the implementation of offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine, which has the potential to supply a significant amount of renewable energy for the state to help us transition away from fossil fuels and invest in a renewable energy economy. Offshore wind production also has the opportunity to create a new industry and jobs in the clean energy sector. A new port and industry in Seaport could provide continuous employment in family-supporting jobs as well as bringing additional families and jobs to the midcoast area. As residents of the midcoast, we support this project. ~ Audrey Hufnagel, 17, Maine Youth for Climate Justice; Cletis Boyer, 83, Third Act Maine