Maine Gov. Janet Mills Vetoes Statewide Moratorium on AI Data Centers

Maine’s Democratic Governor Janet Mills has vetoed what would have been the nation’s first statewide moratorium on large AI data centers. Mills said in a statement she had blocked the landmark bill because it did not include an exception on a data center in the town of Jay, at the site of a vacant mill that shuttered in 2023. Maine’s data center moratorium had drawn strong bipartisan support and was backed by Maine residents, who had raised alarm about the potential threats to the environment and higher energy costs. At least a half a dozen states, including New York and Michigan, have considered similar measures. Click here to see our coverage of this story.

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Any news on #MayDayGeneralStrike 2026 or #MayDay #protest anywhere in #Maine ? Can't find info on local sites.

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September 15, 1983: Last night was a memorably cold one, easily topping two very frosty nights I remember from Georgia. Some mornings are so icy you hate to leave your sleeping bag. This morning, I had no choice but to get up and get moving. Having shivered through two final miserable hours, dozing off for brief periods of time, I dragged myself out of the bag’s feeble warmth at 5:30.

#backpacking #hiking #outdoors #Maine #nature #forest #mountains #AppalachianTrail

Big Blood & The Bleedin' Hearts, by Big Blood

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MaineDOT to Replace St. Mary's Bridge in Van Buren — 04/27/2026 08:13 AM EDT

April 27, 2026 - Starting on May 4, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin a bridge replacement of St. Mary's Bridge over Violette Brook with approach repairs.
Drivers will be detoured to Main Street in Van Buren.
Drivers and pedestrians should follow the detour map and detour signs while on site.
Motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling th…
#Maine #Traffic

Maine Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Paused New Data Centers

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#Maine #weather discussion from Pine Tree Weather - Quick outlook for the week ahead https://pinetreeweather.substack.com/p/quick-outlook-for-the-week-ahead #MEwx
Quick outlook for the week ahead

Thoughts on rain later in the week

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Paul Comeau in Maine: Name: Paul Comeau
State: Maine
Agency: Washington County Sheriff
Decertified Since: 2009 https://copblaster.com/cop/5425/paul-comeau?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PaulComeau #Maine #WashingtonCounty #Sheriff #LawEnforcement

Big milestone on the #NewEngland / #Boston #MeshCore network! We received a few repeater advertisements from #Maine and just now a message from a client in Maine 13 hops away!

It’s hardly reliable, but it seems the NH mesh has grown enough to start relaying the messages.

The mesh grows!

What Happens If Your Dog Bites Someone in Maine: Laws, Liability, and What to Do Next

Your dog just bit someone, and your mind is racing. Whether it happened in your backyard, on a walk, or at the dog park, the moments after a bite can feel overwhelming — and the legal consequences in Maine are serious enough that you need to understand them quickly. Maine has some of the most clearly defined dog bite laws in the country, including a strict liability standard that can hold you responsible even if your dog has never shown a hint of aggression before. Knowing where you stand […]

https://animalofthings.com/what-happens-if-dog-bites-someone-in-maine/