Views differ on BIW’s budget constraints and need for ‘credit enhancement.’
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.
New flood zones to hit some Maine landowners hard
Insurance costs may soar and restrictions will apply to land in expanded areas. But owners can appeal.
‘Globally engaged’ companies contribute heavily to Maine’s economy
A report by Business Roundtable finds Maine companies with a global reach had a $16.7 billion impact.
TechWalk expo aimed at aspiring Maine entrepreneurs
The event, sponsored by the Maine Technology Institute, is expected to draw up to 600 people.
Group fights tax break for expansion of BIW
Opponents say the project will be built anyway and won’t add jobs. The company says it needs the deal to stay competitive.
3D printing providing edge to Maine businesses
A conference Friday in Portland will showcase advances in digital fabrication.
Obama official: Portland’s homeless need more permanent solutions
Barbara Poppe advises Portland to look at this as a state problem and seek state and federal help.
Former Rep. Barney Frank to speak at Maine housing conference
Organizations that work on homelessness will gather to talk about ways to reduce the problem.
Maine declines to join effort to promote more zero-emission cars
The state was invited to join an eight-state coalition to encourage more purchases of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Widow seeks permission to continue lawsuit against Maine railroad
She is suing over her husband’s death in 2012, but the railroad is in bankruptcy proceeding.