June 2, 2008 Edition

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The winning bid | Kennebunk-based Davidson-Peterson Associates lands the state’s high-profile tourism research contract

After trying five times in eight years to win a state contract to track Maine's most valuable...

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History in the making | Maine groups embrace heritage tourism to bring visitors Â— and their wallets Â— to town

In Gail Worden's eyes, southern Piscataquis County hasn't had its fair share of tourists. Worden is a...

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Group of one | Bob Baldacci launches Portland real estate development firm The Baldacci Group

Growing up, Bob Baldacci worked in Bangor at his family's Italian restaurant, Momma Baldacci's, alongside his brother,...

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Cluster on the vine | Wineries are hot spots for tourists. But for Maine’s emerging wine industry, success is a group effort.

A 50-foot Ferris wheel peeked over the roof of the main building at Cellardoor Vineyard on May...

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Aqua acquisition | Portland water treatment firm Hydro International buys a main competitor

On May 6, Hydro International in Portland acquired one of its biggest competitors in the wastewater treatment...

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Fighting potholes | With many Maine roads in sorry shape, towns consider the economic impact of sinkholes, cracked asphalt and bumpy thoroughfares

In the soft breezes of spring, Maine drivers can describe with a touch less trauma their stories...

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Borders | A chat with Todd Beach, founder of Beach’s Custom Framing in Augusta.

Founded: August 2007 Employees: None Startup costs: $20,000 Projected revenue, year one: $60,000 Projected revenue, year two: $75,000 Contact: 622-6840 257 Water St.,...

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Room at the inn? | We talk with innkeeping consultant Don Johnson about the pros and cons of the bed-and-breakfast business

For 13 years, Don Johnson, a Sotheby's Realtor based in Portland, has run a side business called...

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