Opposition to AI is a political force. Maine’s leaders should catch up.

By: Leo Burnett

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: December 22, 2025

Words: 1,089

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A plan to build an AI data center in Lewiston’s Bates Mill complex was set to get the green light by the city council last week. The city arranged a tax break for the relatively unknown company developing the project. The vote was seen as a formality as most expected the project to easily pass. But then the public got wind of the plan.

Within days, locals quickly organized and city councilors reported they were …

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