Hobson’s Landing, which will replace Rufus Deering Lumber Co. on Commercial Street, already had 35 condos sold as the final girder was lowered into place Wednesday.
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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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Maine ACA insurers seek modest rate increases
The three providers of individual insurance request average hikes from 1 percent to 8 percent.
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Survey says nearly half of Maine workers have been sexually harassed
Women were three times as likely as men to say they’ve been harassed, and nearly twice as likely to say reporting it would put their careers at risk.
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Portland customer loyalty rewards provider acquires Florida firm
ZipLine has acquired SmartClixx, a gift card payment platform based in Boca Raton.
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Gorham Savings to close Kennebunk location
The bank cites geography and administrative challenges and says it will reassign the branch’s two employees.
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Maine banks seek market share in neighboring states
The latest example is Bangor Savings Bank, which completed its $45 million acquisition of New Hampshire-based First Colebrook Bancorp Inc. last year.
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U.S. Women’s World Cup victory leaves Maine fans elated, inspired
The roughly 300 people watching Sunday’s game at a South Portland sports bar included many women and girls who said the win was meaningful.
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Smooth move: Portland business capitalizes on men’s skin care craze
Brickell Men’s Products generated $10 million in sales last year and is on pace to at least double that amount this year.
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Those who serve up summer in Maine say: More help wanted
Many in the state’s hospitality sector are going short-staffed this season, and business leaders say that crisis is reflected in the wider economy.
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Vegetables packaged at Biddeford plant are recalled because of Listeria concerns
The owner of the food-processing plant said the fresh vegetable products are sold under brands including Trader Joe’s and Green Giant Fresh.