Maine Trust for Local News – Gigafact

Recent Fact Briefs from Maine Trust for Local News

September 17, 2026

Does Maine get at least 15% of its electricity from solar power? | Fact brief

J. Craig Anderson

yes
September 14, 2026

Does Maine have one of the highest property tax burdens in the US? | Fact brief

J. Craig Anderson

yes
September 10, 2026

Does 90% of Canada’s population live within 100 miles of the US border? | Fact brief

J. Craig Anderson

no
September 8, 2026

Did a Maine lobsterman turn down a $15 million offer to build a data center on his Down East property? | Fact brief

J. Craig Anderson

no
September 3, 2026

Are 1 in 7 Maine homes vacant at least part of the year? | Fact brief

J. Craig Anderson

yes
September 1, 2026

Is it illegal to park a vehicle on a Portland street to wash or repair it? | Fact brief

J. Craig Anderson

yes
August 31, 2026

Does Canada’s economy rely on Maine more than Maine’s relies on Canada? | Fact brief

J. Craig Anderson

no
August 27, 2026

Are there any dangerous snakes in Maine? | Fact brief

J. Craig Anderson

no