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  • Portland Press Herald, Maine

    State applies for $456 million federal grant to build wind port on Sears Island

    May 17—The Mills administration said Friday that it's seeking $456 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build an offshore wind port at Sears Island, angering opponents who say the state is bypassing an alternative at nearby Mack Point before a study analyzing both sites has been concluded. Gov. Janet Mills announced in February that Sears Island on Penobscot Bay is the ...

  • Portland Press Herald, Maine

    Electric vehicles, heat pumps driving up electricity demand in Maine

    May 17—New England's grid operator is expecting Maine's electricity use to soar in the coming decade to power heat pumps and a growing number of electric vehicles, despite the state's rejection of policies calling for broader EV use. Maine is expected to maintain its position as a leader in electric heat pump installations. The state is forecast to consume more electricity for heat pumps in ...

  • Sacramento Bee

    Will new Cal Expo water park open this summer in Sacramento? Here’s what we know

    What attractions will remain at the water park formerly known as Raging Waters?