AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConstruction: Boston-area builder Corderman & Co. is expanding into Portland, adding a new competitor to Maine’s construction-management market. MaineDOT also plans to begin demolishing damaged spans of Old Town’s Llewellyn Estes Bridge on Oct. 13, with intermittent daytime closures of the temporary bridge. Retail and Hospitality: Maine lingerie retailer Aristelle has opened a second location in Falmouth, while Portland-founded 86 DEFEAT is growing its apparel brand and advocacy for restaurant and hospitality workers. Energy Costs: Heating oil is nearing $6 a gallon in Maine as winter approaches; $4 million in early assistance is expected to help households with fuel bills. Business Support: Grants are available to help rural Maine businesses cut energy costs.
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