The shutdown is part of its bankrupt parent company’s nationwide liquidation.
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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Pirates’ departure from Portland sparks suggestions for new revenue
Sports executives and others see opportunity for new uses of the Cross Insurance Arena and raise again the specter of a convention center.
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Portland firm to oversee completion of new U.S. embassy in Norway
The high-tech construction firm Tilson has been chosen to manage construction of security, communications and other elements.
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Scarborough construction firm Landry/French converts to employee ownership
The company said establishing an employee stock ownership plan will increase productivity and help it compete for top talent.
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Madison Paper Mill closure costs New York Times Co. $41 million
The company revealed today that it was a part-owner of the Madison Paper Industries mill.
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Cruise ship visits to Maine this season expected to top 2015
A trade group expects 377 ship visits carrying 283,000 passengers, including a record 106,000 in Portland.
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Gray-New Gloucester opens ‘Shark Tank’-style pitch competition
The community hopes the event will attract new business with a $10,000 forgivable loan and $7,000 in in-kind services.
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City Council to vote on new Nova Scotia ferry deal
Portland expects about $150,000 in revenue per year from the Cat, which replaces the Nova Star, with no up-front cost to taxpayers.
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Oxford Casino owner plans $25 million hotel expansion
The attached hotel would include more than 100 guest rooms, meeting areas and more casino floor space.
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Idexx Laboratories stock reaches all-time high of $84.35
The Westbrook company reported first-quarter revenue up 9 percent from a year earlier.