Could an underwater AI-data center come to Maine?

Maine's county races are even less competitive than 4 years ago. Among 23 commission seats with partisan elections this year, only four will be contested by both parties. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor.

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A quarter of schools tested for harmful radon gas have at least one room above EPA action level | Maine Public

Carrot supply tight at Hannaford due to weather impacts in growing regions | WABI

BIW draftsmen reject contract offer; Strike looming for midnight Monday | WMTW

Androscoggin County's 'excessive' spending putting pressure on towns, leaders say | Sun Journal

Hundreds come out to Maine Maple Sunday Weekend in Fort Kent | Bangor Daily News

Could an underwater AI-data center come to Maine? | Portland Press Herald

Maine's clean energy jobs sector grew again in 2024 | Maine Public

Amphibian conservation group dives into municipal planning | The Maine Monitor

Maine health officials encourage parents to protect babies from RSV | WGME

Upper Machias Bay Master Plan Leadership Committee recommends increasing inspections and infrastructure upgrades to limit flood risk | The Maine Monitor

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