The median price for a single-family home in Maine rose to $182,500 last month.
J. Craig Anderson
J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
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Lobster veterinarian says gentler treatment of catch translates to bigger paycheck
As many as 10 percent of lobsters die on their way to market, many because of rough handling, Jean Lavallee is telling fishermen in Maine this week.
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Home delivery service for alcohol launches in Portland
The Boston-based tech firm Drizly launches its Web-based service in Portland, linking retailers with consumers on their doorsteps.
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Law enacted to speed legal process for development disputes
The new law aims to prevent projects from being killed by legal challenges that can take years.
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Maine’s economic future dogged by low R&D, bad roads, academic weaknesses
The annual Measures of Growth report shows enduring deficiencies in the state’s economy and sets priorities for policy solutions.
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Word with the Boss: For Teri McRae, every day is judgment day
As a professional guardian, she guides elderly clients’ decisions.
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Community Health Options’ finances improving
Still, the state’s top insurance regulator said it is too early to tell whether losses will return.
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York County agency failed to heed warning signs before making failed loan
The Biddeford-Saco Area Economic Development Corp. lent $125,000 to a man who allegedly was linked to a business partner who defaulted.
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Outgoing MCED executive director won’t stop fighting for Maine entrepreneurs
Don Gooding says he plans to remain in the state and help startup businesses in other ways.
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Caring for children, aging parents puts squeeze on workers
The so-called ‘sandwich generation’ phenomenon ensnares many Maine adults – particularly women – and profoundly affects their time and finances.