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Gorham to propose data center moratorium
56+ min ago (22+ words) The 180-day ordinance would give the town time to consider policies and regulations to implement on the construction of data centers....
Maine shouldn't foot the bill for data centers | Letter
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (17+ words) The companies that want to build these facilities should be paying for the necessary electrical system upgrades....
Brunswick considers pause on data center proposals
1+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) Brunswick is among several Maine municipalities considering moratoriums on large-scale data centers after Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have temporarily restricted such developments. At a Monday night meeting, Brunswick's town councilors set a June 1 public hearing on…...
Westbrook to propose data center moratorium
2+ week, 2+ day ago (16+ words) The 180-day moratorium will give the city time to create local regulations for data centers....
Janet Mills vetoes bill to temporarily ban data centers in Maine
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1037+ words) Gov. Janet Mills on Friday vetoed a bill that would have made Maine the first state in the country to enact a temporary ban on new data center development. The bill, LD 307, would have prevented the state, local governments and…...
Gov. Mills went wrong on data centers | Letter
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (219+ words) Gov. Janet Mills" veto on the moratorium for data centers was a major disappointment. Her focus and concern for Jay"s need for employment seems to have determined her decision. Data centers employ many people during construction. Once completed, employment…...
Public interest payphone installed in Cumberland as program expands
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (49+ words) The PIP program has installed two new phones this spring, expanding access to free public calling....
3 online resources to check out for intriguing internet content | Column
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (540+ words) At Boomer TECH Adventures, we like to find the best of the internet " unique places to visit and explore, unexpected experiences and fascinating new content. With that in mind, here are three resources that are definitely a reset from the…...
Maine's moratorium on data centers is a good move | Letter
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (268+ words) An error has occurred. Please try again. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active. .. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can…...
Franklin County leaders urge Mills to veto data center moratorium
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) Town and county leaders in and near Jay are urging Gov. Janet Mills to veto a bill that would create a temporary statewide ban on new data center permitting. In a pair of letters sent to the governor's office last…...