They join supporters of workers’ rights around the country to show their solidarity with employees.
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.
Robber flees Bridgton pharmacy with Oxycodone
Police are looking for a slender man in dark clothing who may have had a getaway driver.
CashStar CEO wraps gifting challenges with fun
Ben Kaplan is heading into his first holiday shopping season at the top of the Portland-based digital gifting firm.
Bath OKs reduced tax break for BIW
The shipyard will get a rebate of about $3.7 million over 15 years; its proposal had called for a $6.3 million reduction.
Bath Iron Works may get Saudi ship contract worth billions
The country is moving forward with a naval upgrade, and the Maine company hopes to be part of it.
Owner of Anthem Blue Cross joins health care stocks surge
WellPoint shares set a record as Medicaid expansion under Obamacare promises more revenues for insurers who run state programs.
Fans of Colucci’s delighted as post-arson repairs begin
The popular store on Portland’s Munjoy Hill, damaged by an arson fire in March, will reopen under new ownership.
City debates proposed tax subsidy for Bath Iron Works
Officials should consider whether their decision would make or break the company’s future in Bath, according to an economist.
Health-care website problems also affecting Medicaid enrollment
Maine officials say technical glitches with healthcare.gov means they have received no information on applications.
Federal, state laws ensure little change for marijuana users
It’s highly unlikely that employers, landlords, hotels and businesses in Portland will permit pot smoking.