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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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring 715 more workers
The burst of hiring at the Kittery submarine facility will help the local economy and provide opportunities for recently laid-off Mainers.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Saco cigar lounge draws fans of stogies – and sports
The Saco River Cigar Lounge gives smokers a warm, well-ventilated place to light up.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Large restaurant coming to Maine Wharf in Portland
Fine-dining veterans Dana Street and Sam Hayward hope the seafood-house-and-more opens by summer, as the pier’s revitalization continues.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2014
Maine-based Northeast Bank thinks big on small-business loans
It is launching a new division and has hired nine veteran bankers to expand its portfolio.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2014
Equestrian center gives new meaning to ‘elite’
The Equestrian Center at Pineland Farms focuses on training in dressage – and opens the notoriously expensive sport to people of modest means.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2014
Boston trust buys Portland industrial property
Boston-based Plymouth Opportunity REIT Inc. said the building is its first in Maine.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2014
The Mack family: Financial aid, loans and home equity credit pay for college
Parents often play a major role in the process of choosing and paying for a student’s college education. Portland resident Laurie Mack and her husband are going through that process for the second time in three years. Their daughter, Samantha, is a sophomore at Simmons College in Boston, and their son, James, is a senior […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2014
Amy Meuchel: Navy veteran who hopes to work with fellow members of the military
When reductions in defense spending forced the U.S. military to downsize three years ago, Amy Meuchel had to rethink her career. “With the cutbacks in 2011, I was unable to re-enlist,” said Meuchel, a Standish resident and 12-year Navy veteran. Fortunately, the Navy gave her a precious parting gift: a promise to pay for her […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2014
Ellis Linsmith: She doesn’t want to graduate with debt
Portland High School senior Ellis Linsmith plans to rely heavily on scholarships to fund her college education.The 17-year-old, who lives with her mother, a high school teacher, expects to qualify for a substantial amount of financial aid, but she is hoping to cover as much of her need as possible through grants and scholarships rather […]
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PublishedDecember 7, 2014
Online resources for college-bound students
There are numerous informational websites designed to help students determine which colleges they can afford, and how to obtain financial aid such as grants and scholarships. Here are some of the most useful: CollegeData.com – A free “online college advisor” that allows students to calculate how much need-based financial aid they are eligible for, and […]
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