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Lure of data center derails needed housing project in rural Maine

According to the Pew Research Center, 67% of planned data centers in the U.S. are in rural areas, while 87% of existing data centers are in urban areas. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 26, 2026 By Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration […]

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EPA rule could let ME data centers off the hook for clean-air violations

Data centers, especially those powered by natural gas, emit significant pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, methane and fine particulate matter, which can increase rates of respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions, according to the Environmental Health Project. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 21, 2026 By Kathryn Carley\ A new Maine Data Center Advisory Council aims to protect ratepayers and minimize the […]

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