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The status recorded for “AI Data Center at Bates Mill 3” is cancelled.

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This Taiyo project page references Bangor Daily News along with the original URL (https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/04/06/mainefocus/mainefocus-environment/secretive-plan-maine-data-center-joam40zk0w/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

AI Data Center at Bates Mill #3

Sector: Data Center • Location: Lewiston, Maine, United States

Source: Bangor Daily News

Project

Cancelled

A proposed $300 million AI data center project in an old Lewiston mill building, Bates Mill #3, intended to be located in downtown Lewiston, Maine. The project was planned to utilize the existing power grid and fiber infrastructure but faced public opposition due to environmental concerns and secrecy around the proposal.

Status: Closed
Sector: Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Location: Lewiston, Maine, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Bangor Daily News

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The project “AI Data Center at Bates Mill 3” is an infrastructure initiative in the Data Center sector, located in Lewiston, Maine, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Bangor Daily News.

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Original status	cancelled
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A proposed $300 million AI data center project in an old Lewiston mill building, Bates Mill #3, intended to be located in downtown Lewiston, Maine. The project was planned to utilize the existing power grid and fiber infrastructure but faced public opposition due to environmental concerns and secrecy around the proposal.
Original sector	Technology
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Maine
City	Lewiston

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Source	Bangor Daily News
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Sector	Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Article published date	2026-04-08

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