Officials say Dubois Livestock & Excavating’s composting operation has run afoul of state and local rules, and the owners aren’t cooperating.
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.
Portland-based trade group seeks managers for growing shipping industry
The group plans a seminar in Portland to recruit military veterans and merchant mariners who are skilled in logistics.
Smell ‘like manure’ permeates York County communities
An official in Arundel, where the odor reportedly originated, calls it ‘stronger than anything I think I ever smelled.’
El Faro lawsuit in Florida likely just the first step in a long legal process
The family of a crew member on the cargo ship sues its owner and the vessel’s captain, Michael Davidson of Windham, one of 33 people who died in the sinking.
New rules likely to add weeks to home purchase closings
The rules aimed at helping buyers fully understand the loan terms will lengthen the wait to 60 days or more.
Bank of America’s top executive visits Portland
CEO Brian Moynihan speaks to a gathering of business leaders, touting the bank’s renewed financial strength.
Bangor Savings Bank expands presence in southern Maine
The $10 million plan includes two new branches, a new office building and renovations.
Hundreds gather at Maine Maritime Academy to pray, sing and hope for El Faro crew members
Students, faculty, administrators and alumni of the school hold a somber vigil for four Maine Maritime graduates who are missing at sea.
South Sudan rebel leader visits Portland, assures refugees of peace
Riek Machar delivers a hopeful message to refugees that a recently signed peace agreement will hold.
Rollout of new payment card readers lagging in Maine, nation
Despite today’s deadline, many businesses have yet to fully implement the readers at checkout counters, and many consumers have yet to be issued the chip-embedded cards.