Prices also edged higher, to a median of $185,450, as Realtors report rising confidence in the market.
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.
Harvard report: Maine food industry fragmented; clear plan would help
The report sees high potential for growth, but all parties will have to come to the table.
WEX says $l.5 billion acquisition of rival has many benefits
Its purchase of EFS will boost and diversify revenues and create efficiencies, but some analysts see risk in so much borrowing to achieve growth.
Merger of Camden National and Bank of Maine creates state’s biggest community bank
The merger, Camden National Bank’s largest purchase yet, is expected to be completed Friday.
Maine DEP considers next step to address ‘nuisance odor’ coming from composting business in Arundel
Officials say Dubois Livestock & Excavating’s composting operation has run afoul of state and local rules, and the owners aren’t cooperating.
Portland-based trade group seeks managers for growing shipping industry
The group plans a seminar in Portland to recruit military veterans and merchant mariners who are skilled in logistics.
Smell ‘like manure’ permeates York County communities
An official in Arundel, where the odor reportedly originated, calls it ‘stronger than anything I think I ever smelled.’
El Faro lawsuit in Florida likely just the first step in a long legal process
The family of a crew member on the cargo ship sues its owner and the vessel’s captain, Michael Davidson of Windham, one of 33 people who died in the sinking.
New rules likely to add weeks to home purchase closings
The rules aimed at helping buyers fully understand the loan terms will lengthen the wait to 60 days or more.
Bank of America’s top executive visits Portland
CEO Brian Moynihan speaks to a gathering of business leaders, touting the bank’s renewed financial strength.