A maker of products that benefit beef and dairy cattle, the Portland company has its most profitable quarter in 12 years as market forces shift in the West.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sen. Angus King’s prostate surgery is a success, his wife says
The Maine senator announced Monday that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and that it had been found early
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Growing Dutch company eats up Maine-based Hannaford chain
Store brands may expand and the local focus is likely to remain as current parent Delhaize Group merges into Royal Ahold.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Kate’s Homemade Butter owners awarded $1 million over faulty roof panels at Arundel factory
The jury award will cover expenses Dan and Karen Patry incurred to remedy the problem.
Posted inBusiness
Maine home prices rise but lag region
In May, the median price of a single-family home reached $185,000, an 8.9% increase over last year.
Posted inBusiness
Maine first-quarter income growth spurred by Social Security, Medicaid increases
The state’s 1.1% growth rate outpaces the nation’s, but is down from previous quarter.
Posted inBusiness
Biobased products seen as vital for Maine’s growth
A federal report says the state’s diverse landscape and resources could make it an industry leader.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Commercial loan activity exploding at local banks
The rise in Maine’s nonresidential real estate lending since the recession dramatically outpaced the nation’s. What’s behind this economic trend?
Posted inBusiness
Leaders of Maine’s family firms share strategies
During a panel discussion at Husson University, six describe how they deal with common pitfalls.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Cianbro looking to hire 300 skilled construction workers
The majority of available work is in Maine, but the general contractor also needs workers for projects up and down the Eastern Seaboard.