Michael Simonds, who lives in Maine and is a graduate of Bowdoin College, will be the company’s new executive vice president.
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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In Maine, wet holiday weather may curb some traffic
Predictions of rain every day but Monday, and cool temperatures too, could put a damper on Memorial Day travel.
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Surge in housing demand sparks Portland bidding battles
Available houses dwindle and prices rise as the city’s housing market sees ‘a very big change.’
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Real estate index: Maine in slowdown
Despite the stalled activity since early 2012, the mild post-recession recovery continues, the new measure indicates.
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L.L. Bean’s chairman hangs up his boots
Leon Gorman, 78, steps down after a long tenure of success and is replaced by his nephew Shawn, 47.
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In Maine, exceptions do rule
The number of women running businesses has slowly increased despite significant obstacles.
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Maine’s unemployment rate reaches four-year low
Maine’s unemployment rate dipped under 7 percent in April, the first time it has done that since December 2008.
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L.L. Bean skips Bangladesh pact
The company says it has a limited presence there and garment factory safety inspections are already done.
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For Portland CEO, it’s time to move on, ‘reboot’
The co-founder of CashStar, a digital gift card firm, awaits his next big idea.
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CEO leaves Portland high-tech start-up CashStar
David Douglas Stone co-founded the company, which runs digital gift card programs for retailers.