Jay, Maine, data center project put on hold after developer backs out
A controversial data center project in Jay, Maine, has been put on hold indefinitely after the developer decided not to move forward. The owners of the former mill property are now seeking other interested parties for the site. This project had previously been the subject of a gubernatorial veto.
A data center project planned for a former paper mill site in Jay, Maine, has been indefinitely put on hold. The owners of the old mill property confirmed that the developer informed them of their decision not to proceed with the project.
The mill owners stated they are actively pursuing conversations with other interested parties for the site, but the data center development is currently not moving forward. This particular project had drawn controversy, and Governor Mills previously vetoed a bill related to it, stating at the time that the proposed ban would have had an impact.