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Data Center Signal is tracking 23 clips about Sentinel Data Centers data center developments across 3 states, including ME, IN, PA.

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News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

East Whiteland Supervisors Table Data Center Project Changes Amid Resident Opposition

Developers of a proposed data center project in East Whiteland, PA, are seeking further changes, including eliminating water cooling and reducing the building size, after preliminary construction has begun. The East Whiteland Board of Supervisors tabled a vote on the cooling system changes amidst continued opposition from residents concerned about the project's environmental impact on a Superfund site. The developers argue the changes would conserve water.

zoning opposition environmental water

7/9/2026

News ClipThe Portland Press Herald·ME

Would Maine’s next governor sign a moratorium on new data centers?

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill to enact a statewide moratorium on data center development, initially citing a specific project in Jay that later lost developer support. Now, leading gubernatorial candidates for 2026 are expressing support for such a moratorium, citing concerns over environmental impacts, electricity consumption, and water usage. Meanwhile, some local communities, like Sanford, have already enacted their own temporary moratoriums.

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6/30/2026

News ClipThe Boston Globe·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Jay, Maine Data Center Project Delayed Amidst Opposition, Legislative Concerns

A proposed $550 million data center project in Jay, Maine, intended to revitalize the town's economy after a paper mill closure, has been put on hold. The delay is attributed to Sentinel Data Centers' concerns about potential anti-data center legislation, despite Governor Janet Mills having vetoed a statewide moratorium bill. Opposition to data centers, fueled by fears of AI, is hindering economic recovery efforts in rural Maine.

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6/27/2026

News ClipWLUK·Jay, Franklin County, ME

As AI fuels a data center boom, communities across America are pushing back

Communities nationwide are increasingly pushing back against the rapid development of AI-fueled data centers due to concerns about energy demands, water usage, noise, and community character. In Maine, a proposed statewide moratorium on data center development was vetoed by Governor Janet Mills, and a specific project in Jay by Sentinel Data Centers was ultimately withdrawn due to public scrutiny. This mirrors a broader trend of local opposition and proposed moratoriums across the U.S.

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6/22/2026

News Clip2:04WMTW-TV·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Jay data center derailed: Town manager disappointed by developer's decision to back out of project

Sentinel Data Centers has withdrawn plans for a data center at the former Androscoggin Mill in Jay, Maine, jeopardizing hundreds of jobs. This decision follows a gubernatorial veto of a statewide data center moratorium and concerns about potential future bans and high energy usage.

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6/16/2026

News Clip1:17WMTW-TV·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Town leaders react to sidelined data center project in Jay

Officials in Jay, Maine, are reacting after Sentinel Data Centers withdrew plans to build a facility at the old Androscoggin Mill site. The company's decision follows concerns about high energy usage and environmental impacts, and the passage of a temporary statewide moratorium on data center construction, which was later vetoed by Governor Janet Mills. Local municipalities are now reportedly passing their own moratoriums.

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6/16/2026

News Clip1:53NEWS CENTER Maine·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Data center in Jay put on pause after developers withdraw

The planned AI-powered data center project at the former Androscoggin mill site in Jay, Maine, is on hold after Sentinel Data Centers withdrew. Town officials are now seeking other companies to take over the development. This comes after Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill for a statewide data center moratorium that did not include an exemption for the Jay project.

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6/13/2026

News Clip1:58NEWS CENTER Maine·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Data center in Jay halts over company withdrawal

A data center project in Jay, Maine, has been halted following the withdrawal of Sentinel Data Centers. Republican Rep. Sheila Lyman is reportedly investigating the reasons behind the company's decision to pull out of the project.

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6/12/2026

News Clip2:10NEWS CENTER Maine·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Plan to turn Jay mill into data center on hold

Plans to redevelop the former Androscoggin mill site in Jay, Maine, into an AI-powered data center are on hold as Sentinel Data Centers has backed out. This development follows a state-level moratorium bill on new data centers, which was vetoed by Governor Janet Mills and subsequently failed to be overridden by lawmakers. Town officials are now looking into other interested parties for the site.

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6/12/2026

News Clip1:40NEWS CENTER Maine·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Jay data center project pauses after company backs out

Sentinel Data Centers has informed town officials in Jay, Maine, that it will no longer pursue its planned data center project at the former mill property. This decision has led to a pause in the project's development. The specific reasons for the company's withdrawal were not detailed.

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6/12/2026

News ClipBangor Daily News·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Plan for $550M data center in Jay on hold, official says$

A planned $550 million data center project in Jay, Maine, intended for the former Androscoggin Mill, has been put on hold after Sentinel Data Centers indicated it would not move forward. This follows Governor Janet Mills' veto of a statewide data center moratorium bill, which she opposed due to concerns it would block the Jay project, drawing criticism from environmental groups.

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6/12/2026

News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

Judge denies challenges to a 1.5 million-square-foot East Whiteland data center project

A Chester County judge denied appeals challenging the approvals for a 1.5 million-square-foot data center in East Whiteland Township. This decision upholds the 2018 zoning permit and 2024 development plan approval, moving the controversial project forward despite ongoing resident opposition.

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6/11/2026

News Clipnwitimes.com·Crown Point, Lake County, IN

Rezoning unanimously approved for data center in rural Lake County$

The Lake County Council in Indiana unanimously approved the rezoning for a proposed $5 billion data center project by Sentinel Data Centers in Eagle Creek Township. This decision was made despite significant opposition from local residents who packed the meeting in Crown Point. A further public hearing is anticipated before the Lake County Board of Zoning Appeals for a special exception request.

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6/9/2026

News ClipBangor Daily News·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport residents push City Council to oppose underwater AI data center$

Eastport residents are voicing strong concerns over DeepGreen's proposed underwater AI data center in the Bay of Fundy, urging the City Council to implement a temporary moratorium. While the council declined a moratorium vote, they opted to send a letter of objection to the developer. This local debate coincides with broader statewide discussions, including Governor Janet Mills' veto of a bill for a temporary data center moratorium.

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5/27/2026

News ClipBangor Daily News·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Trump policies delay data center project at former Maine paper mill site in Jay$

A data center project in Jay, Maine, aimed at redeveloping a former paper mill, is experiencing delays due to international tensions and tariffs from former President Trump's policies. These policies are preventing the removal of old mill machinery crucial for construction. Despite a statewide moratorium being vetoed by Governor Mills and general opposition to data centers, Jay's Select Board approved the project, which is seen as vital for the town's economy.

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5/26/2026

News Clipnwitimes.com·Eagle Creek, Lake County, IN

Lake County Plan Commission provides 'no recommendation' on Eagle Creek Township data center$

The Lake County Plan Commission issued an unusual 'no recommendation' on a rezoning request for a proposed data center by Sentinel Data Centers in Eagle Creek Township, Indiana. This decision follows months of delays and significant public opposition, primarily concerning environmental impacts, particularly water usage. The rezoning request will now proceed to the Lake County Council for a final decision.

zoning opposition environmental water government

5/22/2026

News ClipThe Verge·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Data centers are coming for rural America

Maine's Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have imposed an 18-month moratorium on data center construction in the state, citing potential job creation from a $550 million data center project in Jay. This decision highlights the ongoing national debate about whether data centers deliver promised long-term economic benefits to rural communities or primarily consume power and water while providing limited permanent jobs and potentially reducing tax revenue through incentives.

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5/13/2026

News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

Developers revert to 1.5M-square-foot data center proposal in Chesco after back-and-forth on the facility’s footprint

Developers Green Fig LLC and Sentinel Data Centers are reverting to a previously approved 1.5 million-square-foot data center plan in East Whiteland, Chester County, after withdrawing a revised, smaller proposal. This decision follows months of intense community opposition and protests against the project. Residents, who considered a recently proposed downsized version a win, are now pursuing legal action, arguing the initial approvals have expired.

zoning opposition environmental water government legal

5/5/2026

News ClipThe Daily Yonder·ME

Maine Governor Vetoes First-in-Nation Data Center Moratorium Bill, Greenlights Rural Development

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have imposed an 18-month statewide moratorium on data centers, citing the lack of an exemption for a proposed $550 million project in Jay, Franklin County. The decision goes against her party's overwhelming support for the measure. Mills also signed a bill prohibiting data centers from claiming state tax incentives and plans an executive order to study data center impacts.

moratorium government electricity environmental opposition

4/27/2026

News ClipScioto Post·Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine Senate Passes Landmark Moratorium on High-Power Data Centers

The Maine Senate has passed LD 307, a bill imposing a moratorium on data centers requiring 20 megawatts or more of power, citing concerns over grid strain. This legislation now moves to Governor Janet Mills for a final decision, potentially freezing several large projects until November 2027. The move is seen as a potential national precedent amidst growing concerns over data center energy demands.

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4/17/2026