The state’s credit rating holds up despite economic and demographic challenges.
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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Maine bill seeks restrictions on popular short-term home rentals
Sponsors say those who offer their property online for brief stays should be licensed, a rule that could slash listings such as Airbnb.
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Report: Low-paying jobs make up a quarter of Maine’s open positions
A survey reveals that retail and food service workers and personal care aides are among employees most in demand.
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More Maine websites targeted on third day of cyberattacks
Threats and profanities by one self-proclaimed representative of the hacker group lead to suspension of his Twitter account.
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Hackers disable Maine.gov website for second day in a row
Maine is again the target of seemingly random attacks on state government and other websites conducted by a group claiming to be in Russia.
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Median sale price for Maine homes edges upward
A slight rise in the median sale price of single-family homes and more demand signal a strengtening market.
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Liam Fowler: ‘Money will definitely be a consideration’
When it comes to pursuing a college education, Liam Fowler doesn’t like to limit his options. The Casco Bay High School senior has applied to 12 colleges and universities, both public and private, covering a wide range of tuition prices and levels of exclusivity. “Money will definitely be a consideration,” Fowler said. “I didn’t apply […]
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College costs belie conventional wisdom
Students at public universities often end up with more debt than those at private schools. And the differences go beyond money, consultants say.
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Aleena Blankenship: ‘No one is smarter … based on where they went to college’
As a high school graduate taking a year off from school to work for AmeriCorps in East Harlem, New York, Aleena Blankenship is getting a different sort of education. Like many other students, Blankenship decided to take a year off after high school to ruminate on her college choices while gaining a bit of “real […]
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Simone Laverdiere, violinist: ‘I knew I wanted a smaller-sized school’
Even though Yarmouth High School senior Simone Laverdiere’s parents saved up enough money to pay for her college education, she is still happy to be headed for a school that guarantees that all its students graduate with no student loan debt. Like many college-bound students, Laverdiere was considering several schools but had one clear favorite. […]