Dispatch: Ordinance that would prohibit data-center scheduled for hearing

Ordinance that would prohibit DeepGreen data-center project in Eastport scheduled for hearing in August

The City Council, the Washington County Commission and the Passamaquoddy Tribe have all raised objections to the project.

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Feds drop Maine gun case after judge questions years of secret surveillance: Police used a camera at a neighboring home to watch Willie Banks for three years before arresting him in connection with a shooting. Read this story by Callie Ferguson

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Troy Jackson is on a path to become Senate nominee: Four other top contenders have withdrawn from the Democratic race as Jackson picked up a majority of delegates. Read this story by Jenna Monnin

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