Lobsterman Myth vs Real Land Deals | Portland Maine News

A viral story claiming a Maine lobsterman turned down $15 million to keep his land for a data center? Nope — it’s fiction. The real deal? An underwater data center project near Eastport under federal review, with no mention of that cash offer. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, a farmer did reject a $60K/acre deal to preserve his land — a real, inspiring choice. This episode reminds us: misinformation spreads fast, especially when money and local values are at play — always verify before you believe. 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/a4072551f9047940