Maine Is About to Become the First State to Ban Major New Data Centers | Hacker News
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Maine is set to become the first state to ban major new data centers.
The debate contrasted data centers with factories in Maine.
Factories in Maine employ thousands of people.
Bath Iron Works in Maine has over 7,000 employees.
A planned Lewiston datacenter was expected to employ fewer than 30 people.


