The state faces an impending worker shortage as its baby boom generation begins to retire, and time is running out to do something about it.
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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ICYMI: Low wages could hinder growth of the state’s economy
There is a shortage of highly skilled workers, yet pay often lags well behind what those employees earn nationwide.
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Maine unemployment falls to lowest rate since April 2007
A preliminary estimate pegs the August jobless rate at 4.5 percent.
Posted inBusiness, News, Real Estate
RE/MAX: Maine home sales, median price increased in August
The agency says summer was strong season for home sales throughout New England.
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Top principal to retire from Baker Newman Noyes in 2016
Eleanor ‘Ellie’ Baker, managing principal, will be succeeded by Carl Chatto, principal and director of audit, at the Portland-based accounting firm.
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Two New Hampshire men arrested in Lewiston bank robbery
They were apprehended after a high-speed chase on the Maine Turnpike that ended in Saco, state police say.
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Brunswick Hotel notifies 2,600 guests of possible payment card data breach
Portland-based hotel operator The Olympia Cos. sends letters to customers saying their information may have been vulnerable for eight months.
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LePage opposes rule change to make more workers eligible for overtime pay
About 20,000 Maine workers would be affected by the federal proposal, but the governor says it would hurt most businesses and industry.
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University of Southern Maine program puts student interns aboard cruise ship
USM officials say a unique partnership with AAA and Holland America Lines cultivates tourism leaders the state needs.
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British fashion retailer Fat Face to open first U.S. shop in Old Port
When the CEO scoured the Northeast for a location, he was looking especially for a place that offered great ice cream.