May 5, 2008 Edition

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One for all | A statewide building code is good news for everyone from developers to environmentalists

In the waning hours of the 123rd Legislative session in mid April, Maine Legislators took one small...

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Target market | New marketing efforts aim for the lucrative gay and lesbian demographic

After politically advocating for gays and lesbians in Maine for more than two decades, EqualityMaine is widening...

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Moving on down | Frank O’Hara of Planning Decisions Inc. on how Maine’s aging population is impacting the state’s real estate market

Baby boomers are nearing retirement age, and many are looking for new digs. That's been great news...

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Local flavor | Maine’s five-year-old inspection program has helped boost growth among the state’s meat processors

For Maine's state-inspected slaughterhouses, eating local is a way of life. Beef, pork and lamb sold from...

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Family meals | A chat with Peter Leavitt, founder of Leavitt & Sons in Falmouth.

Founded: November 2007 Employees: Two full-time, one part-time Startup costs: $630,000 Projected revenue, year one: $500,000 Projected revenue, year two: $600,000 Contact:...

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Intelligent design | By focusing on industry niches, experts say Portland architecture and engineering firm SMRT is playing it smart

Ellen Belknap, president of one of the oldest architecture firms in Maine, thinks a lot about the...

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Bidding wars | With more contractors fighting for fewer jobs, construction veterans are waiting for an industry shakeout

Phil Morin, president and CEO of PM Construction in Saco, doesn't like crowds where his firm's money...

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Living in the past | A new law offers significant tax breaks for developers reworking historic properties

Nearly a decade ago, Ted Koffman was working on a project called "Eco-Eco," which attempted to balance...

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Ship shape | With its launch into military speedboats and custom yacht interiors, Hodgdon Yachts sails toward calmer waters

Over 192 years, Hodgdon Yachts has made a number of good decisions. While other Maine boat builders...

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Teeing off | With mCaddie, the winners of the University of Southern Maine’s business plan competition are bringing cell phone technology to the fairways

Kurtis Petersons' idea for a business started out as a dream — literally. Last December, the 25-year-old...

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