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As prices skyrocket, lumber and building supply companies expanding in central Maine
Waterville-based Ware-Butler Building Supply and Pleasant River Lumber Co. recently acquired three local building supply and hardware retailers.
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A crew runs the lumber stacker for packaging and shipping at Moose River Lumber in Jackman on Monday, May 10. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel
Waterville-based Ware-Butler Building Supply and its parent company, Pleasant River Lumber Co., are growing after various recent transactions. It’s no secret as to why, seeing lumber prices have skyrocketed nearly 250% over the last year or so, according to the National Association of Home Builders.