Community members gather in Searsport to discuss offshore wind possibilities

SEARSPORT, Maine (WABI) – Community members from the town of Searsport gathered at the community building this evening to hear what offshore wind could do for their community.

The Searsport Workforce Development event invited the public for conversations surrounding union jobs, workforce training opportunities and discussions around economic development.

When it comes to offshore wind many worry about where it gets cited.

The director of policy for the Maine Labor Climate council said that part of the project is out of their control due to separate processes through the federal government and the state.

However he wants communities to understand no matter where the port is, it can benefit the workforce of Maine.

“We have a fantastic opportunity in the state of Maine to really give a brand new birth to an industry in the mid-coast and to do it with union wages and benefits for all workers who work on it whether they’re union or not,” said Scott Cuddy.

“We’re talking about an opportunity that we haven’t seen before in the state of Maine.”

The meeting had knowledgeable panelists to answer any questions community members may have.

To keep up with offshore wind progress in Maine you can head to the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative website.

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