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Residents seek formal role in federal review as Eastport considers ban on underwater data center
City Council to take public comment next week on two resident‑driven ordinances targeting DeepGreen’s proposed subsea computing project.
Wilton officials consider ordinance to regulate all-terrain vehicles on public ways
The town has allowed ATV access since 2022, but recently learned use must be regulated by an ordinance and not by policy, as the town has been doing.
Jay Select Board sends solar farm moratorium to November ballot
Walden Renewables of Portland is developing more than 800 acres in Jay and says work will continue while voters consider a 180‑day freeze.
Washington County Commission hires legal counsel to settle dissension in county government
The attorney is tasked with reorganizing county government and calming growing disagreements.
Mobile home group threatens to sue town over proposed rent control ordinance
The Maine Manufactured Housing Association is preparing to push back against a wave of local ordinances that restrict mobile home parks’ ability to raise rent.
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