On an upbeat day in southern Maine’s most popular retail centers, many who turned out considered it something of ‘a social experiment.’
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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Maine Mall bucking retail trend toward Internet sales
Winning skyrocketing revenues for a slew of major retailers, the shopping center in South Portland proves it can thrive while other malls fail.
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Black Friday loses some of its spending punch
The single make-or-break holiday shopping day doesn’t stand out as it used to, but Maine merchants say it’s still a big deal for those who look to find one.
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Salmonella traced to bean sprouts sickens 63
Three Mainers are among those who fell ill from the sprouts that originated in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Posted inBusiness, Portfolio
NBT Bank expects big economic growth in southern Maine
The upstate New York-based community bank expands to the Portland waterfront.
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Son of Falmouth couple whose home was destroyed by fire held on burglary charges
The 18-year-old was arrested about two miles from the house fire on Inverness Road.
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Parent of Portland Daily Sun buys struggling Portland Phoenix
Both are free newspapers distributed through retailers, and a free alternate weekly competing with the Phoenix is about to launch.
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Hannaford sales got boost during Market Basket boycott
Delhaize Group’s CFO says while Hannaford’s overall sales spiked, the chain also incurred extra expenses because of the need to hire extra workers.
Posted inMaine Governor's race, Politics
After Portland, no Maine town liked Mike more than Hallowell
Just downriver from the state’s capital, the progressive, gay-friendly community gave Democrat Mike Michaud about 65 percent of its votes.
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NewPage seeks sale of Rumford mill to advance its merger with Verso
Ohio-based NewPage’s proposed sale of the mill and another in Wisconsin are designed to alleviate antitrust concerns.