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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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Annie’s Book Stop in Portland to close this week
The discount bookstore had a 30-year run, but sales dropped off in recent years as online buying grew.
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Maine officials tout rising number of open jobs
Numerous job fairs are planned, and the state’s job bank has added 1,000 positions this month.
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Idled Maine paper mill seeks portion of energy firm’s boosted profits
Brookfield Energy Group says it can work out a deal with Great Northern without the state’s help.
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Maine ‘crowd investing’ bill becomes law
The measure is designed to help Maine startups raise funds from small investors.
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Coffee By Design to open new Portland roasting facility and shop
The facility will employ up to a dozen people in the roastery and another four to six in the coffeehouse.
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Proposed Verso, NewPage merger in jeopardy
NewPage files an objection to Verso’s request to back out of a provision that would allow NewPage to restructure its debt.
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Maine home sales increase in January, despite national decline
The median price also increases, to $166,500, Realtors report.
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Pine State also wins job of marketing Maine liquor
The state chooses the Gardiner-based company for another 10-year contract, after awarding it a 10-year contract last month to distribute spirits to retailers.
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Charity makes out in Planet Dog’s kissing contest
Pet owners show dogged endurance at the Planet Dog Foundation fundraiser in Portland.