Northeast
Environmental review allows Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to proceed
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management completed an environmental review that will allow a Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to move forward with further work including a power-purchase agreement, officials said Tuesday.
The state of Maine has proposed putting 12 offshore wind turbines producing 144 megawatts of electricity atop University of Maine-developed floating platforms, and the state can move forward after the lease assessment found no significant impacts for the proposed site about 28 nautical miles off the coast, southeast of Portland.
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Democratic Gov. Janet Mills called it a milestone in the state’s efforts to embrace the benefits of ocean wind energy as well as recognition of “our nation-leading work to responsibly develop this promising industry.”
The University of Maine’s first prototype of an offshore wind turbine is seen in this Sept. 20, 2013 file photo, near Castine, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, files)
The lease is separate from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management designation of a larger area in the Gulf of Maine for offshore wind production that sets the stage for a lease sale this fall.
Although more approvals are necessary, the project is on pace to become the first floating offshore wind farm in the United States, said Jack Shapiro from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
“The research array is the next step in putting Maine on the map for a floating offshore wind industry that will create new jobs, protect our precious natural resources, and provide Maine and the region with the large amount of clean, reliable energy we need to power our future,” said Shapiro, the organization’s Climate and Clean Energy Director.
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Pittsburg, PA
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around USC, Pittsburgh For 2026
The 90-foot tall Ferris wheel will run from July 1 through July 5 on the North Shore. Tickets are on sale now and 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the Veterans Leadership Program. Tickets can be purchased at: pittsburghpa.gov/july4.
The BNY Main Stage at Point State Park will have entertainment starting at 4 p.m. Headlining the performances will be Grammy- and Tony-Award nominated national pop rock band the Plain White T’s. Shows are free,
As part of the National Flag Foundation’s Light to Unite, the city’s skyscrapers will be illuminated in red, white and blue across Downtown at 9 p.m.
The city’s fireworks spectacular is set to be the city’s largest fireworks display in decades. For the first time, there will be a drone performance immediately before the fireworks start.
The fireworks show will utilize six barges on all three rivers – and some rooftops. Fireworks will begin at 9:35 PM on July 4.
Connecticut
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into parked, unoccupied vehicle in Meriden
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A motorcyclist has serious injuries after a crash early Friday morning in Meriden, according to police.
The crash happened just after 3:00 a.m. in the area of Lincoln Street. The motorcyclist was navigating a turn when they struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle, police said.
The motorcyclist was taken to an area trauma center, according to police.
A section of Lincoln Street is blocked for the investigation, police said.
Meriden’s accident investigation team responded to the scene.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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Maine
Magalloway Conservation Project in western Maine nearing completion
A historic 78,000-acre conservation project in the western Maine woods is nearing completion.
The Magalloway Conservation Project will ensure the land remains open for fishing, hunting, and other recreational activities for generations to come.
The project will also protect wildlife habitat and support the regional timber economy.
The effort began last March and is expected to be completed later this month.
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Four conservation groups are leading the project.
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