Cary Tyson is leaving his post at the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments to assume leadership of the nonprofit that strives to keep downtown Portland thriving.
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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South Portland warns reopening businesses not to block exits
The city’s fire department said businesses must maintain the legally required number of accessible exits for fire safety purposes.
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Two Maine startups collaborate to get more Mainers outdoors
Tree Free Heat, which sells fire starters made of hemp waste, has a deal with Back40, which rents camping gear online.
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Marine engineering firm expands to Portland waterfront
Navatek, a global marine systems engineering firm, has moved into 4,800 square feet of new laboratory and shop space on West Commercial Street.
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As hurricane season begins, state regulator urges Mainers to buy flood insurance
Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa said scientists are predicting an increase in the number and severity of hurricanes and major storms this year.
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Joker’s amusement center in Westbrook closes after 27 years
The company’s president said it wouldn’t be possible to follow strict state reopening guidelines intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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Maine news outlets team up to demand localized COVID-19 data from state
Maine is the only New England state that has not provided data about COVID-19 cases on a town-by-town basis.
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Portland disaster-preparedness consultancy to acquire New Jersey firm
Readiness Associates, which has been involved in the coronavirus pandemic response, is purchasing Continuity Dynamics Inc.
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Maine lost 1,700 construction jobs from March to April
About 5.7% of all Maine jobs in the industry were lost as projects were postponed or canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the state had the lowest percentage of construction job losses in New England.
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Tips for working from home
• Set up a physical work space first. You can’t work from bed or the couch forever. • Set yourself a daily calendar – you shouldn’t be working all day. Work a similar structure and hours to how you would at the office. • Email will be even more important now that you’re at home. […]