A proposal for the island’s eastern end calls for a four-story building and could include an extension of the scenic river walk.
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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Bayside Bowl scraps plan to build squash courts
The bowling alley cites unanticipated construction costs and says it will submit a revamped expansion plan to the city in 2016.
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Top-level Maine banker steps into credit union role
After 37 years in banking, Marcel Blais jokes that he wishes he’d gone ‘to the dark side’ sooner.
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Navy sends deep probe to probable El Faro site
Meanwhile, the owner of the lost cargo ship seeks to limit its legal liability in the deaths of the 33 people on board, including four Mainers.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
A Word With the Boss: Retired container ship captain offers some deep insights
Frederick John Nicoll weighs in on the job’s responsibilities, dangers and tough decisions.
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At Halloween, Portland dry ice seller rises to the occasion
Halloween enthusiasts can scare up some of the frozen carbon dioxide – before it literally disappears – at Vessel Services.
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Maine single-family home sales jumped 17 percent in September
Prices also edged higher, to a median of $185,450, as Realtors report rising confidence in the market.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News, Source
Harvard report: Maine food industry fragmented; clear plan would help
The report sees high potential for growth, but all parties will have to come to the table.
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WEX says $l.5 billion acquisition of rival has many benefits
Its purchase of EFS will boost and diversify revenues and create efficiencies, but some analysts see risk in so much borrowing to achieve growth.
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Merger of Camden National and Bank of Maine creates state’s biggest community bank
The merger, Camden National Bank’s largest purchase yet, is expected to be completed Friday.