Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

3Hotdogs

(15,463 posts)

1. I wouldn't have been surprised if the town's people regret the Jay project after it is up and running.

Reply to Pris (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2026, 07:16 PM

15 hrs ago

Higher electric bill with the plant competing for the limited local power output?

Noise from the plant?

Fewer jobs than promised?

I bet this costs Janet the election.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

GrapesOfWrath IbogaProject LymphocyteLover

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill: April 24, 2026 The 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine [View all] Pris 16 hrs ago OP

I wouldn't have been surprised if the town's people regret the Jay project after it is up and running. 3Hotdogs 15 hrs ago #1

She would not have vetoed with the exception Pris 13 hrs ago #3

From what I've read about the Ai centers, very few jobs come with them. They don't need to be fed raw materials to 3Hotdogs 11 hrs ago #4

Mostly employ techs who move to the area. So locals get apt. rents, grocery shopping, etc. but only by tinkle-down $$. n eppur_se_muova 8 hrs ago #5

--- or do the locals get charged more for rent because of competition for limited rental units? 3Hotdogs 2 hrs ago #6

Al data centers are always bad angrychair 14 hrs ago #2

I'd say this kills her chances for US Senate. Data centers are super unpopular. LymphocyteLover 47 min ago #7