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Cianbro tops our list of
the largest construction
companies based in Maine.
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In York County,
high-end homes
fuel market
B y F i o n a R o B i n s o n
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ow interest rates, falling fuel prices
and declining unemployment rates
have combined to create a trifecta of
good news for Maine's home sales and
construction industries.
Much of the benefit is being felt
in southern Maine, including York
County. Overall, Mainers with more
money in the bank may look to buy or
build in 2015 as their economic outlook
is optimistic. Amanda Rector, Maine's
state economist, says consumers are
feeling a bit more positive now than
they have in recent years, which is bol-
stered by a few factors.
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20 Augusta conversions
In a sign of
changing needs,
senior housing
developments
are taking over
former schools.
24 On time in fog, sleet, snow
The man responsible
for making sure
the Penobscot Bay
ferries run safely
and on time talks
about his job.
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