The company’s prime property on Commercial Street has been sold to a Massachusetts and New York development team that builds high-end condominiums.
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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Barney Frank warns against hasty repeal of Dodd-Frank Act
But some in Maine’s banking industry say the reforms have made it especially difficult for smaller financial institutions and their customers.
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Maine to benefit from $80 million in tax credits for U.S. rural development
CEI Capital Management says it has used such federal tax credits to support the growth and economic viability of enterprises across multiple industries.
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Market forces mean Trump can’t pull plug on clean energy, experts say
Although energy policies will change under the Trump administration, panelists at a conference in Portland say the changes likely won’t be as extensive as people expect.
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As a place to do business, Maine among the worst
The state ranks 49th out of 50 on the annual Forbes list, a familiar outcome, with only West Virginia coming in lower.
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Comcast suspends data-usage cap for internet customers in Maine
Effective Dec. 1, the company no longer will charge overage fees for monthly use exceeding 1 terabyte.
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Maine retailers scramble to find holiday staff in tight job market
Employers are using old and new methods to advertise for scarce seasonal workers while also raising hourly pay and offering flexible schedules.
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Eight fire departments battle York Beach blaze
The house fire was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported.
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York police searching for missing New Jersey man
Police say they found a vehicle belonging to 59-year-old Ross Derose, who has been missing since Nov. 7.
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Man falls into Portland Harbor, is rescued by friends
Public safety officials believe the man was intoxicated, but he refused any medical help.