Fletcher Kittredge of GWI says it will take a group effort to solve a problem that deters economic development and affects everyone.
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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Decline of Gulf of Maine cod leaves regulators a tough task
A moratorium is even possible as preliminary data indicates the fishery is close to ‘commercial extinction.’
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FairPoint posts $22.7 million net loss in second quarter
Officials say the company continued to lose landline phone customers, who make up the vast majority of its business.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine agency increases loan-insurance maximum by 50%
FAME is now covering up to $375,000 under a popular program that supports Maine commercial borrowing.
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Pine State Trading sole bidder for Maine liquor marketing contract
A minor clerical error prompted the state to revoke the firm’s contract the first time around.
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More conflict in store at Market Basket in Biddeford
The strain is evident as both corporate leaders and employees take a hard line on the ouster of the company’s longtime CEO.
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WEX profits grow as overseas expansion continues
Earlier this month, the firm agreed to buy a controlling share in ExxonMobil’s European Esso Card fuel card program for $60 million.
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Six Maine dairies picked up by Organic Valley co-op
Half of the Maine organic dairy farms abandoned in MOO Milk’s folding will supply Wisconsin-based distributor.
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Portland man invents hands-free dog-leash wristband
Bill Feldman says his dog, Henry, inspired him to create the Liberty Wristband, which he launched July 4.
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Dollar store merger unlikely to affect customers in Maine
Dollar Tree, which has about 30 outlets in the state, is buying Family Dollar and its 35 stores, but both will keep their names.