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V O L . X X I V N O. X V I 22 FA C T BO O K / D O I N G B U S I N E S S I N M A I N E Q UA L I T Y O F L I F E | F I NA N C E Maine taxable sales by region and category, 2017 Thousands of dollars 1 Other retail includes a variety of taxable sales not covered in other categories, including some sales of dry goods, antiques and mortician services. S O U R C E : Maine Revenue Services Building supply %± Food stores %± General merchandise %± Other retail 1 %± Automotive %± Restaurants %± Lodging %± Androscoggin $312,606 3.3% $285,376 4.6% $371,552 −0.9% $168,676 1.9% $467,348 4.1% $274,959 4.5% $34,452 −32.8% Cumberland $617,932 5.7% $556,518 5.4% $930,134 0.7% $620,398 −2.1% $973,391 3.2% $825,291 4.9% $233,165 3.1% Eastern Maine $155,242 0.4% $170,191 0.5% $196,539 2.8% $100,019 1.1% $183,349 −3.4% $183,349 4.2% $153,823 0.8% Kennebec $284,004 7.0% $290,260 1.2% $475,184 1.7% $161,815 −1.6% $613,426 4.6% $266,112 3.2% $39,928 6.8% Midcoast $337,299 6.0% $288,406 2.4% $300,445 −2.5% $181,911 0.2% $413,807 5.0% $300,156 2.3% $123,382 −0.3% Northern Maine $95,454 9.1% $97,380 1.0% $142,947 −2.0% $40,238 0.4% $190,994 3.4% $82,051 6.6% $13,327 4.8% Penobscot $322,047 2.9% $280,164 1.8% $481,841 −0.9% $194,802 0.6% $717,563 0.8% $307,213 3.7% $64,458 1.1% Southern Maine $292,375 7.2% $332,889 4.1% $351,363 0.1% $249,674 1.3% $468,222 6.3% $529,654 4.4% $290,974 5.2% 2017 MAINE TOTAL $2,416,959 $2,301,184 $3,250,005 $1,717,533 $4,028,100 $2,768,785 $953,509 A Different Way of Looking at Things In business, you have a lot to keep your eye on. Sometimes it's hard to see the opportunities and the risks clearly. That's where Drummond Woodsum can help. We use a team approach – a small group of highly specialized attorneys focused on helping your business see what's ahead before you take that next step. It's extremely ef cient and cost-effective, and an excellent way to get the legal insight you need when you need it. We practice law differently. Since 1965. dwmlaw.com | 800.727.1941

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