Lewiston City Council to consider proposal for an AI data center inside of empty mill building

News Clip2:09WMTW-TV·Lewiston, ME·12/13/2025

The Lewiston City Council is considering a proposal to establish an AI data center inside an empty mill building that has been vacant for six years. The city is addressing concerns about the data center's electricity and water usage.

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