York County's Growth Warning Sign for State ; Maine's Attractive 'Brand,' As Brookings Noted, Is Put at Risk by Unplanned Development.

Portland Press Herald › April 16, 2007

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All it takes to see why York County is Maine's fastest-growing county is to look at a regional map.

Calculate the driving time to Boston and compute the nearest location with a substantial amount of developable land. Maine's southernmost tip almost glows with the potential that people south of the Piscataqua River can discern with a casual glance.

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York County's Growth Warning Sign for State ; Maine's Attractive 'Brand,' As Brookings Noted, Is Put at Risk by Unplanned Development.

In fact, by one measure, a full third of Maine's population growth since 2000 has put down roots in York County. With near...

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