The fight against data centers is bringing Mainers, and Americans, together

By: Sonali Kolhatkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 670

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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These days, it seems as though there are new data centers being proposed and built everywhere.

Tech companies have long relied on these gigantic server warehouses to process massive amounts of digital data. But a race to develop AI, championed by President Donald Trump, has fed a sharp surge in construction.

The problem is, no one really wants to live near one. Three quarters of Americans surveyed in August …

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