Gorham Votes to Ban Data Centers | Portland Maine News

Gorham, Maine is poised to permanently ban data centers after a temporary halt in June, as town councilors push for a land-use change amid growing local backlash against out-of-state corporations seen as draining community value — even though no proposals exist yet. This move aligns with other Maine towns like North Berwick, which faces a November vote on a similar ban, while state and national leaders, including Governor Mills and former President Trump, argue these facilities are vital for economic competitiveness and warn against the risks of blocking them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec0bdaf04f07a25c