October 11, 2004 Edition

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An eye for the issues | Laurie Lachance moves from state economist to head of the Maine Development Foundation

During her decade-long stint as state economist, Laurie Lachance compiled research that helped lawmakers, governors and state...

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Extended family | A chat with John Powell, founder of MomAndPops-R-Us in Lisbon Falls.

Founded: February 2004 Revenues, year one: $8,000 Projected revenues, year two: $50,000 Address: 20 Hinckley St., Lisbon Falls Phone: 353-6782 Web: www.maprus.com Describe...

Manufacturing

Paper chase | Lincoln Paper and Tissue posts a profit three months after restarting

John Wissman didn't originally intend to buy an aging paper mill in Maine. As a consultant for...

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Be prepared | The Maine DEP is enforcing oil spill prevention compliance as a regulatory deadline approaches

Director of marketing, SYTDesign Consultants, Cumberland If you haven't heard of an SPCC plan, you're not alone. Hundreds...

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Bright idea | An Arundel company markets a small solar generator to consumers

According to the National Renewable Energy Lab, more solar energy hits the Earth each day than the...

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Retail explosion | A new $11.7 million shopping center is the latest development in Bangor’s booming mall area

Brad Ryder, owner of Epic Sports in downtown Bangor, remembers when the blocks around his store made...

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Keeping cool | Oakhurst Dairy builds a $7 million cold storage facility next door to its Portland headquarters

Vice president of operations, Oakhurst Dairy, Portland The large, warehouse-like structure taking shape next to Oakhurst Dairy is...

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Change agent | Portland-based Barnstormers turns antique lumber into modern flooring

John Rousseau is a history buff, and it shows in his choice of headquarters for his architectural...

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Hammering out a deal | Hancock Lumber brings its emphasis on contractors to recently acquired Marriner Lumber

Over the last 156 years, Hancock Lumber has established itself as a local stalwart in Maine's retail...

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PART 2 of 2 Incubator Without Walls: The urge for going | After Incubator Without Walls ends, it’s time to start a business

I was sitting in the ninth and final session of my Incubator Without Walls class on Sept....

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FIRST PERSON: Conscientious development | In the process of acquiring choice real estate in Casco Bay, a Portland nonprofit balances development with conservation

"At first people refuse to believe that a strange new thing can be done, then they begin...

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End of the road | As the Maine Turnpike widening project winds down, Bob and Ken Grondin of R.J. Grondin & Sons discuss their...

Late this month, travelers on the Maine Turnpike will experience a long-awaited phenomenon: the completion of construction...

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Staying afloat | Facing a potentially devastating gap in warship orders, Bath Iron Works banks on improving its efficiency

Anyone trying to divine the future of Bath Iron Works in the last year had his pick...

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