Business advocates say they tried to warn officials that the increase would harm employers whose workers earn tips.
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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Portland’s higher minimum wage comes with unforeseen hitch
Mayor Michael Brennan is surprised to learn that the ordinance will force businesses to pay tipped workers nearly twice their current rate.
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Calais man dies after setting off fireworks from atop his head
Police say it was the first fireworks-related death in Maine since they became legal in 2012.
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Winslow police say Oakland driver hit person in wheelchair
The occupant was not injured, but the driver, 80, was hurt resisting arrest, police say.
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Thousands expected to greet Sanders in Portland
In an interview with the Maine Sunday Telegram, the U.S. senator from Vermont says his presidential bid is gaining momentum.
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Wells cruiser flips in crash involving driver accused of OUI
Two officers are treated and released at the scene, while the other driver is hospitalized.
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Bar Harbor Bankshares added to Russell indices
The Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indices are widely used as benchmarks for active investment strategies.
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Portfolio: Credit unions could see rules relaxed
Experts say the proposed changes would stimulate Maine’s economy.
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Maine businesses grateful for bond bills that passed, but see ‘room for more’
Lawmakers approved bond proposals for roads and senior housing but rejected others that the Maine State Chamber of Commerce supported.
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FairPoint workers seek more time to consider severance deal before layoffs
The deadline is late Tuesday, but a union says some employees didn’t have offers yet on Monday.