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3Hotdogs

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6. --- or do the locals get charged more for rent because of competition for limited rental units?

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #5)

Sat Apr 25, 2026, 08:14 AM

7 hrs ago

It would also be interesting to know how many "tech" jobs come with the data centers. What maintenance do they need?
Do the tech guys write programs? Replace burned out capacitors?

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Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill: April 24, 2026 The 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine [View all] Pris 22 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 20 hrs ago #1

She would not have vetoed with the exception Pris 19 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 17 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 14 hrs ago #5

--- or do the locals get charged more for rent because of competition for limited rental units? 3Hotdogs 7 hrs ago #6

Al data centers are always bad angrychair 20 hrs ago #2

I'd say this kills her chances for US Senate. Data centers are super unpopular. LymphocyteLover 6 hrs ago #7

The people asked her to save their jobs Pris 3 hrs ago #8