Several Maine towns approve data center moratoriums on local ballots

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 218

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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After Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a temporary statewide data center moratorium earlier this year, voters in several Maine towns approved local ordinances this week.

Voters in Peru, a town in Oxford County, approved a 180-day moratorium on data center development and permitting. The local ballot question received 578 votes in support and 182 against, according to local results on the town website.

Wiscasset voters also approved a …

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