The court in March negated the Public Utility Commission’s initial decision, ruling that the PUC erred when giving its approval in 2012.
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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Feud at Market Basket stalls growth plans in Maine
A local official says a new store in the state is unlikely as protests over the firing of a beloved CEO empty shelves and create turmoil.
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Maine jobless rate falls to lowest in six years
The June rate is 5.5 percent, below both the New England and national rates.
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WEX Inc. of South Portland acquires Evolution1
The acquisition marks another step in the payment processing firm’s diversification efforts.
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Employers dropping long-term disability insurance
Workers who don’t buy their own plans could be vulnerable to financial ruin, say providers in the Portland area, a hub for the industry.
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WEX lands contract with Shell Oil
Growing again, the South Portland-based company will process prepaid fuel card transactions for Shell’s commercial fleets in Europe and Asia.
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Four Downeaster trains canceled as rail work continues
A Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority spokeswoman says all lines will be running again as of Thursday.
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Indoor trampoline park landing in Portland
Get Air Sports, which has 12 locations in the U.S., wants to open in a warehouse on Riverside Street.
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Mainer ready to lead Berkshire Bank
Longtime banking leader William J. Ryan leaves retirement at age 70 to embrace a new challenge.
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USM president to step down, take systemwide position
After two trying years marked by contentious cost cuts, Theodora Kalikow will retain her $203,000 salary and move into a new role.